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garnered

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[gahr-nerd] / ˈgɑr nərd /

adjective

  1. gathered, deposited, or stored in or as if in a granary or other storage place.

    L. E. Landon once observed, "We love music for the buried hopes, the garnered memories, and the tender feelings it can summon."

  2. acquired or earned.

    With a recently garnered award, this popular fragrance has become the year’s best-selling cologne.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of garner.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of garnered

garner ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Huang received 8% in a poll by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by The Times, but garnered just 3% support in an Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics poll.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

His 2009 novel Jasper Jones - a coming-of-age story featuring a 13-year-old boy as its protagonist - garnered several awards in Australia and was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Awards.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The role of power chips and circuits in the AI boom has garnered more attention in recent months.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Phish has garnered among the highest resale prices at $798, followed by U2 for $754 and Eagles for $639, according to the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

I have no desire to make you “tough” or “street,” perhaps because any “toughness” I garnered came reluctantly.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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