as in ornaments
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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Noun
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There were no ornaments, no photos, no paintings.—
Josh Ireland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Putting up the Christmas tree last year with ornaments Ryan and his sister made was tough, Gary said.—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Panahi paused to look at a corner store selling decorations for the Lunar New Year.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The recipe starts with a rich chocolate cake mix, then puts the focus on springtime decorations for the holiday table.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ring was created by designer Jean Schlumberger and served as a more casual alternative to Jackie's more dazzling adornments.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Instead, these timeless adornments can fit into everyday life.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Garnitures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnitures. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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