GARNITURE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

garniture

noun

ˈgär-ni-chər

Definition of garniture

as in decoration

something that decorates or beautifies she prefers a spare style of interior decoration and doesn't go in for a lot of garnitures

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Recent Examples of garniture Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture. — Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 Dec. 2022 Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century. — oregonlive, 2 Dec. 2021 Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra). — Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson, Star Tribune, 1 Dec. 2020

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Noun

October decorations and costumes that once cost only a minimal investment have skyrocketed in-season.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
From time-saving kitchen gadgets and food warmers to festive serving platters, Thanksgiving table decorations and clever ways to store leftovers, there are plenty of products that can help make the holiday feel a little less stressful.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

The cotton canvas jacket offers a very simple silhouette with little to no ornamentation—perfect for a minimalist wardrobe.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026
City train stations were filled with decorative ornamentation, public art and monuments, and other luxurious touches.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

It’s made from wood and comes with the calendar, which is filled with 24 ornaments to add a new one to the branches each day.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Scarabs, serpents, vultures, lunar ornaments, ancient gods like Horus and Anubis carved from gold and lapis lazuli—all strategically placed on various points along the body.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, architects such as Antoni Gaudí began studying skeletal anatomy not merely for adornment, but as the actual framework for buildings.

— Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
For something that can transition beyond the office, choose a medium-size option with subtle adornment.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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