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
Interest and penalties will accrue, and the IRS can take collections actions, such as wage garnishment or property liens.
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Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund offsets, Social Security and Disability Payment offsets, and negative credit reporting.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
This carries even more serious consequences, potentially including wage garnishment.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
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Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund offsets, Social Security and Disability Payment offsets, and negative credit reporting.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
This carries even more serious consequences, potentially including wage garnishment.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund seizure through the Treasury Offset Program, and collection of federal benefits like Social Security offsets.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Attenborough communicated with the tribe using gestures, looked at their personal ornaments and enquired about the pegs in the ritual punctures in the nose of one of the men.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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When kuru’s vocals get more monotone, Backstage hologram ornaments the toplines with gorgeous digital keyboard parts that reference the crusty, low-res soundtracks of Nintendo DS-era RPGs like Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Plus, the flower decoration adds a fun feminine flare.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Like all good practitioners of this ancient form of body decoration, the artist who inked me gave me a specific list of instructions to take care of my skin in the days and weeks that followed.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Just don’t forget to grab a few orange slices for a garnish.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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They can be whipped up quickly and used as a garnish for a favorite appetizer or alone as a small snack before dinner begins if guests are saving their appetite.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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