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
Ignoring collection letters or court documents can allow a debt issue to escalate to the point where bank levies or wage garnishments become possible, which can put your bank account or paycheck at risk.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Basic questions include geography, employee types, pay frequencies, overtime rules, tips, commissions, bonuses, garnishments, deductions, benefits, PTO, job costing, and general ledger integration.
—Jen L’estrange, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Once the collection statute expires, the IRS generally can no longer pursue collection actions such as levies or wage garnishments.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Basic questions include geography, employee types, pay frequencies, overtime rules, tips, commissions, bonuses, garnishments, deductions, benefits, PTO, job costing, and general ledger integration.
—Jen L’estrange, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Once the collection statute expires, the IRS generally can no longer pursue collection actions such as levies or wage garnishments.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishments
Noun
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But early last Saturday evening, two bullets shattered the glass between displays of Christmas ornaments and dining plates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Since anybody recalled, the gate had been topped with decorative ornaments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 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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Vows unfold against sweeping views of downtown Phoenix and the red rock of Papago, so decorations can stay minimal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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And throughout the cruise, Joie de Vivre, with its chic salons inspired by 20th-century Parisian design and all decked out in festive decorations, anchored the experience in an undeniable sense of place.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Herbs and flowers grown in the adjacent and rooftop gardens make their way into dishes, preserves and cocktail garnishes.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Leafy celery stalks and pickled okra make delicious garnishes.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The designer Christian Dior’s signature and wickerwork shells are among other adornments.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Garnishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishments. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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