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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Plus, the kit comes with ornaments, candles, and a star for the full festive experience.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Creating warmth, coziness, and tradition means layering in the personal touches — the kids’ ornaments, family photos, and holiday pillows — that make our home feel both nostalgic and uniquely ours.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jump down for more can’t-miss deals on inflatable outdoor Christmas decorations.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The advisories repeatedly urge residents to secure outdoor items, including seasonal holiday decorations, and to use extra caution when driving, particularly for high-profile and commercial vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Watching the chef’s precise knife work, orchestrated movements, and delicate placement of garnishes (including caviar) to each of the 16 courses enhanced the fantastic experience.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The chili verde is great on its own, with or without the optional garnishes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The book comprises over three dozen portraits by photographer James Van Der Zee—a renowned figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for depicting Black middle-class life—that offer a visual chronology of the tradition, complete with biblical and mythical adornments.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
1 Nov. 2025
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An Updown girl buried with adornments befitting the seventh-century Anglo-Saxon elite had a sub-Saharan African grandparent, and the Slavicization of Eurasia was the result of east-to-west migration rather than of top-down imposition by Slavic elites.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Garnishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishments. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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