as in decorating
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 garnishing
Add a pop of color by garnishing it with lemon and lime slices.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
In many states, the path for filing a case against a debtor and garnishing their wages is relatively smooth — especially if the debtor doesn’t appear in court.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Put the ingredients in a blender with some ice and blitz until combined, garnishing with the melon balls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
So far, only $50,000 of that has been paid and was obtained by garnishing his bank account.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Carpenter’s fund surpassed $1 million in total donations as of June by similarly garnishing a dollar from ticket sales on her North American and European tours, per Forbes.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 23 Oct. 2025
In many states, the path for filing a case against a debtor and garnishing their wages is relatively smooth — especially if the debtor doesn’t appear in court.
—Rae Ellen Bichell, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
To keep it from vanishing, perch the treat just on the rim of the glass or slide it onto a short skewer before garnishing the sweet sipper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Put the ingredients in a blender with some ice and blitz until combined, garnishing with the melon balls.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
So far, only $50,000 of that has been paid and was obtained by garnishing his bank account.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishing
Verb
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For me, decorating is self-care.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The rise of this trend for the 2025 holiday season seems in line with this year’s general propensity for bringing back classic and retro themes for hosting and decorating, starting with winter fondue parties and landing us in a cozy plaid Christmas.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kate wore a black Alessandra Rich dress with a white collar and white lace detailing, adorning it with a red poppy flower in her lapel and a cross necklace.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The celebration is necessary, considering HomeGoods conducted a survey that found 63 percent of people (among 1,000 early decorators and 500 non-early decorators) believe adorning your space early invites judgment.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The silhouette of the dress was mostly fitted, but with the draping element and asymmetric design, the frock featured some fluidity of movement.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Skirmishing, partying, carving cups, draping themselves in fur, making smart headgear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Garnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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