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Recent Examples of garniture 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garniture
Noun
  • These included dress shopping, venue hunting, and the preparing of DIY decorations.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Helene roared through the building’s lower level, carrying off freezers, the walk-in cooler, thousands of dollars worth of Christmas decorations, and even the walls.
    Hanna Raskin, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Like so much of rap, Carti’s choice of words reflects an obsession with male power dynamics, where women, cars, and drugs are accrued and consumed as ornaments of power.
    Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The artifacts—including golden rings, ornaments, beads and a small statue depicting three ancient Egyptian gods—date back to ancient Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, which lasted from 664 to 525 B.C.E., according to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Cities across the country will celebrate with parades of green adornment, Irish foods and thematic bar crawls.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Art is a kind of maintenance—a more creative health regimen, a more spiritual wellness routine, and a more visceral ritual of adornment and beauty.
    Akilah Sailers, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Garniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garniture. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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