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
Panic sets in, especially if the caller threatens arrest, wage garnishment or lawsuits.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
If Darjean ultimately prevails, he will be entitled to pursue collection efforts, potentially including garnishment of Sanders’ NFL income.
—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
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
If Darjean ultimately prevails, he will be entitled to pursue collection efforts, potentially including garnishment of Sanders’ NFL income.
—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
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The new line includes silk pajamas, cozy sweaters, charming ornaments, and more holiday-ready treasures.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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More than 200 ornaments created by children and adults with developmental disabilities will adorn the state Christmas tree, furnished courtesy of the state Department of Developmental Services.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Comparable in size to the Arc de Triomphe, the Porte Monumentale also contained surface ornamentation based on Haeckel’s exacting lifelong documentation of organisms to be found in the world’s oceans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cabinet Room of the White House has also gotten some golden ornamentation added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Jump down for more can’t-miss deals on inflatable outdoor Christmas decorations.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The monkey got spooked from an animatronic decoration and sought refuge in the ceiling.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These are still a delicious and useful way to flavor dishes or use as a garnish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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