as in decoration
something that decorates or beautifies
added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it
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as in to decorate
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 garnish
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
From drink garnishes to organizing your groceries, at-home hosts relied on her book as the holy grail.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
Arika Herron, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
For a final touch of romance, the light rosy-pink cocktail is garnished with a lavender sprig.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Express a lemon peel over the top and then discard, serving the cocktail without garnish.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
From drink garnishes to organizing your groceries, at-home hosts relied on her book as the holy grail.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Save room for a small dish of malai kulfi, a homemade ice cream flavored with cardamom and garnished with almond flakes.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
For a final touch of romance, the light rosy-pink cocktail is garnished with a lavender sprig.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnish
Noun
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Yes These elegant tassels clamp on like tweezers to the nipples and double as stimulation and decoration, with metal chains and silver balls adorning the ends.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Variations for Butter Cake This cake is mildly sweet and nearly a blank slate for your decorations and flavorings: Remove about three tablespoons of the flour and swap with use cocoa powder (such as Dutch processed) to make a chocolate butter cake.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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After passing through strict security and pacing across a splendid inner courtyard, there are views of spacious and sumptuously decorated rooms before entering the chandelier lit Senate restaurant.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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This spacious pouch has all the classic features of the brand’s other functional bags, but this iteration is decorated with a rich, silky red sheen, complete with the subtle outline of a snake.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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In some guest rooms and suites not already adorned with original frescoes, walls were painted with sweeping landscapes, their hazy greens and ecrus a nod to the bucolic murals of Pompeian villas.—
Kin Woo Gisela Williams Amy Conway Kate Maxwell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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More specifically, though, the jerseys were adorned with Aston Villa’s crest.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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The 113 items—which include plaques, personal ornaments and figures—are currently housed in the Wereldmuseum Leiden, part of the country’s National Museum of World Cultures.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Horizontal bands of silver and gold march in a rhythmic pattern down the right side of the goddess’ face, ornament that may represent the elaborate body tattoos popular among Thracians.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.—
Cary Spivak,
Journal Sentinel,
1 May 2024
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Zoom in: The bureau's website helps users navigate child support enforcement, paying debts and wage garnishment.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spring fashion’s wild new shapes and bold adornments extend from head to toe in striking hues.—
Naguel Rivero Ian Bradley,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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What ensues is an affirmation from patrons; their adornments essentially become an armor.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Garnish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnish. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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