Synonyms of garniture

garniture

noun

ˈgär-ni-chər 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• decoration
• ornamentation
• ornament
• adornment
• garnish
• garnishment
• trim
• embellishment
• frill
• caparison
• beautifier
• setoff
• doodad
• embroidery
• glitter
• finery
• filigree
• embellisher
• furnishings
• blazonry
• apparel
• frosting
• frippery
• gilt
• flounce
• flourish
• design
• froufrou
• enhancement
• appliqué
• ruffle
• improvement
• enrichment
• embossment
• fancywork
• furbelow
• bric-a-brac
• chichi
• pattern
• bells and whistles
• trappings
• emblazonry
• regalia
• foofaraw
• fal-lal
• figure
• bedizenment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• scar
• blemish
• disfigurement
• stain
• spot
• blot
• defacement

Example Sentences

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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