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
Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Top with your favorite garnishes like bacon bits or crumbled feta.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Sustainability is a major emphasis for the Jordan team, who endeavor to utilize an entire plant through its life cycle, whether collecting fava blossoms for plate garnishes or using red shiso blossoms in salads.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sauces and garnishes cannot be added to meats after they are turned in.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Make an all-goat spread, exploring different styles and textures, with garnishes that evoke the pasture, says Jones.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Patrons brought their own liquor, rented storage space and purchased only mixers such as tonics, sodas and garnishes on‑site.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 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
Noun
However, some plants make poor neighbors for these garnishes—thankfully, there are a number of herb pairings that perfectly complement each other.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Top with your favorite garnishes like bacon bits or crumbled feta.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Sustainability is a major emphasis for the Jordan team, who endeavor to utilize an entire plant through its life cycle, whether collecting fava blossoms for plate garnishes or using red shiso blossoms in salads.
—Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Sauces and garnishes cannot be added to meats after they are turned in.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Make an all-goat spread, exploring different styles and textures, with garnishes that evoke the pasture, says Jones.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
A couple of wine bottles, cocktail mixers, and garnishes for your go-to party drinks will save you lots of time.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
Patrons brought their own liquor, rented storage space and purchased only mixers such as tonics, sodas and garnishes on‑site.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
What happens if a debt collector garnishes your wages and freezes your bank account?
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 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
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Among Collington's awards and decorations was the Army Service Ribbon.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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That's according to Lauren Downing Peters, associate professor of fashion studies at Columbia College Chicago, who says these clothes, decorations and products harken to a previous time, rather than look forward, showing how America's birthday can be a unifying force in divided moments.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Among the first illustrators Vicki represented was Robert Grossman, who eventually became Annie’s dad — his art still decorates the walls.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
15 May 2026
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My cabin had a neutral-toned color scheme with decor in varying shades of beige and a dark navy carpet, which was a nice contrast to the vibrant art that decorates most of the ship.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The shoes are embellished with asymmetrical crystal leaf ornaments that are hand-embroidered to drape across a low-cut vamp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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The powder is used to decorate removable ornaments on cakes and isn't designed for ingestion.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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His face adorns a banner at the Department of Justice’s headquarters, among others.—
Steven Sloan,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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The classic quarter-zip is made with a soft, stretchy material that drapes beautifully and is easy to throw on after a round of golf or for a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Every June, corporate America drapes itself in rainbow flags.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
21 Apr. 2026
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 2026 model, with only minor changes from 2025, is available in Premiere, Reserve and Black Label trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Garnishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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