as in ornament
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 garnishment
At the same time, though, default could result in wage garnishment or withholding of federal payments such as Social Security.
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David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Department of Education will begin collecting federal student loans in default on May 5, having issued a warning that borrowers could be referred to debt collectors, face a garnishment of wages or deal with other mandates to pay back the funds.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
This garnishment could apply to millions who have fallen behind and failed to make arrangements.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Notices about wage garnishment are also expected to go out later this summer.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The Department of Education will begin collecting federal student loans in default on May 5, having issued a warning that borrowers could be referred to debt collectors, face a garnishment of wages or deal with other mandates to pay back the funds.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
This garnishment could apply to millions who have fallen behind and failed to make arrangements.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Notices about wage garnishment are also expected to go out later this summer.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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First appearing on the marble above the fireplace, the ornaments are now also on the Oval Office walls.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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The historic storefront, featuring a facade adorned with Renaissance and Baroque ornamentation, prominently displays the Bulgari logo in Roman capitals, set against a pelmet crafted from emerald-colored marble.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead the flowers in an insignia, the metal used to make a circlet, the weave of a piece of braided leather armor; any decorative detail is not mere ornamentation.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The mother-of-pearl embroidery that traced a black wrap dress was inspired by the decoration on Korean wedding chests.—
Steff Yotka,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lauren was planning a small birthday party for her soon-to-be 6-year-old, with the decorations ordered and the invitations sent out.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Step 2: Add the first four ingredients and stir. Step 3: Add a straw and garnish with blackberries and a lemon wedge.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The white flowers are edible as a garnish with a sweet, nutty, vanilla flavor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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