GARNISHMENTS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

garnishments

noun

plural of garnishment

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 In these cases, debt collectors can use tools, like lawsuits, garnishments and levies, to try to recover what they're owed. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026 This contrasts with garnishments, where affirmative action is often required. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Noun

Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.

— Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 27 June 2026

Definition of ornaments

Noun

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
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

Definition of ornamentations

Noun

People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.

— Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of decorations

Noun

When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Elk and bear tooth pendants were also common items of ornamentation, and important community members were buried with those adornments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026

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