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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In the script, Auburn offers a blank canvas — no instructions for set decoration.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. for valor on the battlefield.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The exhibit includes hand-wove and embroidered textiles, apparel, blankets and adornments.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the Early Iron Age finds were a large pendant, brooches, and a decorative metal disc, often used as a military adornment.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Garniture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garniture. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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