GARNISHES Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

garnishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of garnish

as in decorations

something that decorates or beautifies added a garnish of parsley to the plate before serving it

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garnishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of garnish

as in decorates

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 garnishes

Noun

Sauces and garnishes cannot be added to meats after they are turned in. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026 Other garnishes, like blueberries, blackberries, mint, or basil, would be fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Herbs and flowers grown in the adjacent and rooftop gardens make their way into dishes, preserves and cocktail garnishes. — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 Customization options include swapping sour cream for Greek yogurt and adding garnishes like bacon or herbs. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Refresh With Garnishes Sometimes fresh garnishes can make leftover chili taste completely different the next day. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026 Sustainability is a major emphasis for the Jordan team, who endeavor to utilize an entire plant through its life cycle, whether collecting fava blossoms for plate garnishes or using red shiso blossoms in salads. — Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Verb

So, if a creditor takes legal action and garnishes a portion of your wages over unpaid debt, could your spouse's income also be at risk? — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 June 2026 In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand. — The Know, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025 Between customizable sizes, number of espresso shots, sweetener types, and all the extra garnishes the coffee shop chain is known for, a simple latte order can sprawl into more than 300 billion distinct options. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishes

Noun

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of decorations

Verb

Most folks associate the name with the beautiful and unique desert plant which decorates the landscape in the southern most section of central California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The sandals are embellished with the signature Ribbon buckle, which decorates a dainty strap that wraps delicately around the ankle.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026

Definition of decorates

Noun

Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Definition of ornaments

Verb

Co-Space has become known for the visual art that adorns its walls, and Byrd created a blue-and-white painting at the center.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Other clocks are affixed to a structure, like the clocks at Union Station, or the clock that adorns the archway into Little Village.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Definition of adorns

Noun

Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.

— Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of ornamentations

Verb

This tank has a modest silhouette and is designed with wide straps to hide your bra straps, a relaxed fit, and a slightly flowy hem that drapes away from the body.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Cook over medium-high, stirring vigorously with one hand while moving the pan back and forth with the other, until the sauce glossily drapes the noodles, 5 to 7 minutes.

— Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026

Definition of drapes

Noun

When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

Definition of adornments

Verb

Spink’s optimism about the growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia comes even as the kingdom trims capital expenditure, cuts some projects, and limits spending on foreign consultants.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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