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
Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.
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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.
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oregonlive,
2 Dec. 2021
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garniture
Noun
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People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
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On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
Noun
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The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
Noun
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These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.
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But what if diversity wasn’t just a checkbox or an ornament for your outward-facing messaging?
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Doechii’s version included contrasting brown and gold reptilian-print material as well as beads, sequins and tassel adornment.
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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.
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“Garniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garniture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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