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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garniture
Noun
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Checking out the over-the-top decorations on homes and businesses is all part of the fun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The center is accepting donations of candy, toys and decorations leading up to the event.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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It was mostly composed of only one skull bone instead of the two bones seen in later species and largely lacked the knobby horns that other pachycephalosaurs had as ornamentation.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stores are already stocking their shelves with garland and ornaments, but now’s the best time to snag a Christmas tree before the rush.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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When a small mishap threats the holiday sparkle, a new dinosaur ornament called Chris goes on a quest to find his missing hat and prove himself to the others.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Before the presentation, MAC Cosmetics’ lead makeup artist told WWD the makeup was inspired by Taíno culture in the Dominican Republic, with sequin wing adornments made to look like eyewear, feather lashes and foil lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The cake is quick to whip up and requires no icing or adornment.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Garniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garniture. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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