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
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).
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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
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
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What to expect: This temporary festive train features lights, decorations and plenty of photo ops.Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Unique handmade gifts, festive decorations and creative DIY projects.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Inside, two Christmas trees will be adorned with custom ornaments, such as skis, puffer jackets and Perfect Moment’s signature North Star.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Adult males are known for their ornaments — brilliant scarlet plumage and beak that contrast sharply with a coal black mask.GrrlScientist, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Hang baubles, handmade ornaments, or decoration next to poster board tags, then each morning, let someone hang a new adornment on the tree.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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The recurring sets see artists from across the spectrum commune at the desk of former NPR host and producer Bob Boilen, performing their music without adornment.Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Garniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garniture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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