as in decorations
something that decorates or beautifies
added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it
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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming
a chef who never served any dish without first garnishing it
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Recent Examples of garnishes
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chives offer a milder flavor with thin, grass-like stems, often used raw as garnishes in salads, sauces, and soups.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the report findings, over three-quarters of survey participants (76 percent) value heightened, memorable experiences, as bars embrace edible pearls, metallic garnishes, fire presentations, and high-drama glassware.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
They can be used as garnishes on salads, potatoes, and egg dishes too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Serve the soup hot with garnishes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Use nuts, seeds, and other protein sources as garnishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The garnishes really make the dish feel fresh and elevated.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
Each bird is served whole — presented on a platter with assorted vibrant garnishes before it’s taken to the back to be carved for consumption.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
Ladle the chili into bowls and serve with garnishes.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Chives offer a milder flavor with thin, grass-like stems, often used raw as garnishes in salads, sauces, and soups.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
According to the report findings, over three-quarters of survey participants (76 percent) value heightened, memorable experiences, as bars embrace edible pearls, metallic garnishes, fire presentations, and high-drama glassware.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
They can be used as garnishes on salads, potatoes, and egg dishes too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Serve the soup hot with garnishes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Use nuts, seeds, and other protein sources as garnishes.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
The garnishes really make the dish feel fresh and elevated.
—Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Dec. 2025
Each bird is served whole — presented on a platter with assorted vibrant garnishes before it’s taken to the back to be carved for consumption.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishes
Noun
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The most elaborate of these suites spanned the top floors of houses and were filled with thoughtful decorations and toys.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the procession, tributes to the Year of the Horse appeared in many forms, including school mascots, papier-mâché horse heads and inflatable decorations.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ink decorates her hands and wrists, poking out from under the sleeves of her gray cashmere cardigan.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The spectacle, which decorates the eastern edge of El Capitan, requires relatively clear skies and ample water from winter snowmelt.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Callahan's of Calabash is the place for nautical gifts, tees, homemade fudge, and Christmas ornaments.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Stones that fail Brown’s checks become ornaments for the home or garden, scrap pieces of granite are turned into bottle stops, cheese boards and coasters.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My favorite Italian/Italian American cookbooks The famous recipe for pinwheel lasagna that adorns the cover is one of my go-to dishes.—
Jamila Robinson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Feb. 2026
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Walk a bit deeper inside, and a collage of memories adorns a wall near their kitchen.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Costume designer Lissy Turner drapes Parsons in flowy layers and embroidered velvet, conveying everything the audience needs to know about this woman and her kooky, open-minded beliefs.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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The bed drapes in Will and Agnes’ room are made, and have an orangey red color.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps that’s because modern architecture rarely has the kind of adornments that might prompt a builder to consider including a Chicago Municipal Device somewhere in the external design.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Pinning her veil beneath the knot allowed the two adornments to not overlap.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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That figure is likely to keep sliding, particularly if the Fed trims rates later this year.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Middleburg also dresses to the nines for the holiday season, with festivities kicking off the first weekend of December during a multiday affair known as Christmas in Middleburg.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Back then, she had been advised—free of charge—by stylist Bailey Moon, who dresses the likes of Morgan Spector and Cristin Milioti and is most widely known for having worked with Jill Biden and her family throughout president Joe Biden’s administration.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Garnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishes. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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