garnishes 1 of 2

plural of garnish

garnishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of garnish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of garnishes
Noun
De Laurentiis shared a snap of their room service dinner, which included a green curry with vegetables on top and another multi-colored dish with octopus and garnishes of radish and onions on top. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025 They can be used as fun, edible ice cubes for summer drinks or as floral garnishes for savory dishes. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025 Yes, liquor is the foundation of the cocktails, but the mixers and garnishes can make or break your drink. Essence, 9 Aug. 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
  • The hotel was decked out in Chiefs colors, from either the fans wearing hats, jerseys and shirts to the elevators inside featuring team decorations.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • An abstract profile of her decorates the annual tournament poster.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • As the sun rose, the vermilion paint that decorates most Shinto shrines to ward off evil and misfortune began to shine dazzlingly.
    Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Start by selecting a focal point, such as the Grand Duchess Tree or a statement yard piece, then build around it using garlands, mini trees, or complementary ornaments.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As for transcendence, there’s a set of scenes when one character unexpectedly adorns red while another lines of blue.
    Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The script adorns its skein of criminal dealings with idiosyncratic action, too.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sexy shows up in a blazer cut to perfection, a slip dress that drapes just right, or a monochrome moment that turns simplicity into a statement.
    Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Antique books from The Last Bookstore line the walls, while Italian Renaissance artwork drapes the bar.
    Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Its scoop neck also creates space for a necklace stack (take it from us and amplify the beige-adjacent color with gold adornments).
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Skip the pricey groomer visits and messy bathroom trims with this Labor Day deal.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Garnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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