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
The garnishment, in which the government can order employers to withhold up to 15% of wages to collect on defaulted debt, can continue until defaulted loans are either paid in full or removed from default, according to the department.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
The Department resumed collections in May and plans to begin wage garnishment by the end of summer.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Unlike the other 110,000 Tennesseans who fell behind in their payments, Advance hasn’t sued Thomas, whose federal benefits are protected from garnishment.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 26 June 2025
Defaulting can have serious consequences, including wage garnishment, loss of eligibility for future financial aid, and damage to your credit score.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
The Department resumed collections in May and plans to begin wage garnishment by the end of summer.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Unlike the other 110,000 Tennesseans who fell behind in their payments, Advance hasn’t sued Thomas, whose federal benefits are protected from garnishment.
—Adam Friedman, ProPublica, 26 June 2025
Defaulting can have serious consequences, including wage garnishment, loss of eligibility for future financial aid, and damage to your credit score.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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In addition to the Jesus tower, another would be dedicated to Mary, with bluish granite ornaments meant to evoke her iconic cloak; there would also be spires for each of the four Evangelists and the twelve apostles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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There’s a point at which there are too many ornaments on the Christmas tree and the whole thing is in danger of tipping over.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For her, the shelves of novels are more than just decorations.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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These towering decorations are easy to set up and feature built-in, glowing lights to dial up the spookiness.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Chopped peanuts would make for a great garnish.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Blue Moon and oranges go together, the beer being brewed with Valencia orange peel and traditionally served with a full-wheel orange garnish.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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