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 department can issue garnishment orders to employers and contracts with private agencies to enforce collection.
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Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Wage garnishment, which the Education Department’s announcement said will begin late in the summer, is when your loan holder can order your employer to withhold up to 15% of your disposable pay to collect your defaulted debt, without taking you to court.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, enforcement actions like wage garnishment or bank levies may continue unchecked.
—Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
Many of those borrowers now face aggressive consequences: wage garnishment, loss of tax refunds, and cuts to Social Security benefits.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
Wage garnishment, which the Education Department’s announcement said will begin late in the summer, is when your loan holder can order your employer to withhold up to 15% of your disposable pay to collect your defaulted debt, without taking you to court.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 May 2025
Meanwhile, enforcement actions like wage garnishment or bank levies may continue unchecked.
—Sakinah Tillman, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
Many of those borrowers now face aggressive consequences: wage garnishment, loss of tax refunds, and cuts to Social Security benefits.
—Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The proud parents coordinated with their Christmas tree, which was filled with matching ornaments.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The white wash paint is distressed for an antique look, and the scalloped legs are accented with botanical ornaments.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Express a lemon twist or garnish of your choice over the top or dropped in depending on your mood.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Stir to chill, then strain the cold cocktail into the prepared highball glass and garnish with the rosemary sprig.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
18 June 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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