garnishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of garnish
as in decorations
something that decorates or beautifies added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it

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garnishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of garnish
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
Noun
Fill it with everything from burger toppings and taco fillings to fruits and garnishes. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 This may be the only pho that needs no garnishes or condiments. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 Add sparkling water, ice and garnishes right before serving so nothing goes flat. — Ryan Brennan august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Aromatic smoke, infused foams and layered garnishes will all play a part. — Connie Ogle july 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 In nonreactive container, such as glass or ceramic, combine all ingredients (except garnishes); stir. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026 Blackberries make beautiful garnishes, especially when speared with a rosemary sprig. — Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026 Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Other garnishes, like blueberries, blackberries, mint, or basil, would be fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Verb
Grabs a ketchup bottle and garnishes his face, before squirting mustard into his hateful, piggish eyes. — Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026 So, if a creditor takes legal action and garnishes a portion of your wages over unpaid debt, could your spouse's income also be at risk? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Between customizable sizes, number of espresso shots, sweetener types, and all the extra garnishes the coffee shop chain is known for, a simple latte order can sprawl into more than 300 billion distinct options. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 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
  1. decorations
  2. decorates
  3. ornaments
  4. adorns
  5. ornamentations
  6. drapes
  7. adornments
  8. trims
Noun
  • Inside the Mallahi family compound, a blast tore a crater through the roof and walls, leaving floral decorations, carpets and household belongings buried in rubble and shattered glass.
    — Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Located between Dallas and Fort Worth, the resort hosts a range of holiday programming each year, including lights, decorations, entertainment and seasonal attractions.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of decorations
Verb
  • The print decorates a semi-sheer collarless evening jacket, an ideal day-to-night piece, according to Brock.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • The painting that decorates the ceiling, Apollo Slaying the Serpent Python, was created by the artist Eugène Delacroix.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Definition of decorates
Noun
  • The report also alleges that Chavez-DeRemer used her staff for personal tasks, such as organizing her closet and purchasing holiday ornaments.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of ornaments
Verb
  • The story of Sue and Ron Wilson's life together, happily spanning 60 years, adorns their apartment.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Being the kind of person who adorns themselves compulsively opens you up to a slew of corny metaphors that, against your will, feel deeply relevant to you.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of adorns
Noun
  • Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
    — Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of ornamentations
Verb
  • The photo, taken in Montecito, shows the young royal standing bare foot as Steinem drapes an arm around him.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Great Smoky Mountains that trail up the border between Tennessee and North Carolina earned their name from the natural, gauzy fog that often drapes across the region.
    — Megan Wahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of drapes
Noun
  • The all-black look was completed with custom Miss Z pumps from Louboutin, carrying the arachnid theme down to her feet with a mesh spider-web design and 3D spider adornments.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adornments
Verb
  • The change, announced in a presentation on Wednesday, is part of a broader shift in Microsoft’s reporting structure, as the company trims its operating segments from three to two.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of trims

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