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
The fresh oranges garnishing the top of this decadent layer cake top off a citrus confection that practically begs for a second slice.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
But the government may resume garnishing wages, so experts advise making efforts to get out of default as soon as possible.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans want to do nothing different and simply start garnishing wages.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Wait to stir it in until the very end to preserve its fresh flavor, and reserve a little for garnishing each dish before serving.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the summer, the department also walked back its plan to begin garnishing certain borrowers' Social Security payments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
The Colorado Hospital Association — which opposes the bill — says state laws require all hospitals to screen patients for discounted care, wait six months before garnishing wages, and provide 30 days' notice.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
But the government may resume garnishing wages, so experts advise making efforts to get out of default as soon as possible.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans want to do nothing different and simply start garnishing wages.
—Howard Dvorkin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Wait to stir it in until the very end to preserve its fresh flavor, and reserve a little for garnishing each dish before serving.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Over the summer, the department also walked back its plan to begin garnishing certain borrowers' Social Security payments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This summer, the Education Department had paused a plan to resume garnishing Social Security benefits.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishing
Verb
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Her work in adult media informed her decorating decision to restore the home to its former glory and fill it with vintage finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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No detail was spared with Louis Vuitton tableware decorating every dining experience from lunches to dinners.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Even children will have perfectly tied bandanas adorning their necks.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The shoes accompanied a black dress with draping and a high-low skirt.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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As of Monday, there was white draping over branding on the stadium and nearby practice facility in Foxboro.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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