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
If Darjean ultimately prevails, he will be entitled to pursue collection efforts, potentially including garnishment of Sanders’ NFL income.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The department did not respond to a request for comment on the timeline of wage garnishments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The garnishment will apply to roughly 452,000 beneficiaries who are in default on their student loans.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Millions of student loan borrowers could be facing wage garnishment by the end of August with collections starting within weeks, according to a report from credit bureau TransUnion.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The department did not respond to a request for comment on the timeline of wage garnishments.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
The garnishment will apply to roughly 452,000 beneficiaries who are in default on their student loans.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Millions of student loan borrowers could be facing wage garnishment by the end of August with collections starting within weeks, according to a report from credit bureau TransUnion.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The six-foot tree features 1,471 branches to create a fluffy, vibrant green centerpiece that’s perfect for hanging ornaments.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Species such as Grant’s gazelles, Thomson’s gazelles, Southern reedbucks, and Impalas are commonly poached for meat, horns (used in traditional medicine and ornaments) and skins.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This interplay underscored a broader theme: form itself can be a form of ornamentation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Currently, more than 2,000 items are on sale in the outlet section, including furniture, bedding, and Halloween decorations.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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As a garnish, a grapefruit peel, adding a slightly numbing textured bitterness to the experience, ties the whole thing together.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Cilantro leaves are found not only in salsa and guacamole, but as a garnish for fish and meat.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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