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
The department did not respond to a request for comment on the timeline of wage garnishments.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishments
Noun
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This joins lots of new individual ornaments and other cosmetics and on top of all of this, Bright Dust prices for armor have gone up as Bungie tries to drain those reserves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The treasure consists of more than 40 coins and several ancient ornaments made of precious metals, according to the MNIR's announcement.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The park has welcomed various new parades, shows, decorations, merch and more to commemorate the milestone occasion.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If warm autumn hues like red, orange, and yellow clash with your home's cool exterior, opt for grassy decorations that complement an earthy facade.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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De Laurentiis shared a snap of their room service dinner, which included a green curry with vegetables on top and another multi-colored dish with octopus and garnishes of radish and onions on top.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Some of these garnishes are also dressing up orange wine, a trending summer beverage.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its scoop neck also creates space for a necklace stack (take it from us and amplify the beige-adjacent color with gold adornments).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Garnishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishments. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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