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
Wage garnishment is a legal procedure in which employers are ordered to withhold a person's earnings for the payment of a debt, such as unpaid child support.
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Jason Lalljee, Axios, 2 May 2025
How to challenge the garnishment Federal student borrowers should have received at least a 30-day warning before their Social Security benefit is offset, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Aggressive collection efforts, such as wage garnishments, are likely to lead many to D183CA
turn to payday loans and other predatory financial products to cover basic living expenses.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Additionally, after a 30-day notice period, the department will begin wage garnishment for borrowers in default.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Jason Lalljee, Axios, 2 May 2025
How to challenge the garnishment Federal student borrowers should have received at least a 30-day warning before their Social Security benefit is offset, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Aggressive collection efforts, such as wage garnishments, are likely to lead many to D183CA
turn to payday loans and other predatory financial products to cover basic living expenses.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Additionally, after a 30-day notice period, the department will begin wage garnishment for borrowers in default.
—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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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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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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And don’t underestimate the power of beauty—not as decoration, but as revelation.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
18 July 2025
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Consequently, there’s a race against the clock to finish the floats and decorations before time runs out.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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