as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies
a high-end caterer whose dishes feature an array of over-the-top garnishments
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Recent Examples of garnishments
Milstein said such garnishments are an indicator of how well employers' health insurance plans protect workers from medical debt.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
For those dealing with valid judgments and active garnishments, certain debt relief strategies may still help.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The shift reverses course on earlier plans to restart wage garnishments this month after a pandemic-era pause.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
For those dealing with valid judgments and active garnishments, certain debt relief strategies may still help.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The shift reverses course on earlier plans to restart wage garnishments this month after a pandemic-era pause.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishments
Noun
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In addition to carrying her own creations in the 800-square-foot storefront, Wolfer’s inventory includes handmade quilts, greeting cards, oyster shell ornaments and photography on display.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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What remains in a lot of these tracks, then, are dazzling little ornaments.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shoppers can also find mini refrigerators and even Christmas decorations.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hallways between classrooms were adorned with decorations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Patrons brought their own liquor, rented storage space and purchased only mixers such as tonics, sodas and garnishes on‑site.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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Since Fossil started releasing its special-edition ring watches — tapping everyone from Barbie to Nick Jonas and Disney for the task — people started falling in love with the adornments’ more playful side, not to mention mini-watches’ unisex wearability and gift-worthiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishments. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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