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
Later this summer, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will send notices to start the wage garnishment process, the Department of Education said.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Wage garnishment notices will be sent out later this summer.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The wage garnishment will continue until students get the loans out of default.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
But in the past, student loan borrowers were usually given 65 days’ notice before the garnishment of their federal benefits, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Wage garnishment notices will be sent out later this summer.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The wage garnishment will continue until students get the loans out of default.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
But in the past, student loan borrowers were usually given 65 days’ notice before the garnishment of their federal benefits, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 May 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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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The other was almost entirely absent of decoration, but was found with fragments of fabric, which could have come from a material case or the clothes the deceased owner was wearing when buried.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Choose from four Tarot archetypes (The Moon, The Star, The High Priestess, or The Empress) for the perfect flavor and decorations on the set.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual Parsley is ubiquitous as a garnish, but its true strength lies in flavoring soups and stews.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Serve in cups with a thin slice of lemon as garnish.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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