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
Without a court order, the federal government can seize up to 15% of a defaulted borrower's paycheck via administrative wage garnishment.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Typically, that involves providing resources to assist with tax debts and wage or Social Security garnishments—those matters may be handled through low-income tax clinics.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This means consequences like wage garnishment and tax refund seizures could kick in for the first time since 2019 for those who can't get back on track.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Different garnishments to resume at different times Federal student loan borrowers who’ve defaulted on their loans may see their wages garnished starting in October of this year, according to the Education Department memo.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Typically, that involves providing resources to assist with tax debts and wage or Social Security garnishments—those matters may be handled through low-income tax clinics.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
This means consequences like wage garnishment and tax refund seizures could kick in for the first time since 2019 for those who can't get back on track.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Different garnishments to resume at different times Federal student loan borrowers who’ve defaulted on their loans may see their wages garnished starting in October of this year, according to the Education Department memo.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Isabelle McCalla gives an endearing, heartfelt and sometimes tearful performance as Elinor, who sings poignantly about her desire to be more useful in society than just a child-bearing ornament.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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The species’s presence in the U.K. dates back at least two hundred and fifty thousand years, and has inspired whimsical reverence—badgers appear across children’s literature and cartoons, on holiday ornaments, and as beloved mascots—and extreme loathing.—
Anna Russell,
The New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From giant eggs in the garden to welcoming porch signs, decorations can range from whimsical to elegant.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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This research underlines the creator's indication that home decorations reveal something about a person.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Bacon is a major player in this warm asparagus and bean salad, taking on the roles of flavorful garnish and dressing.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t a guacamole to use as a garnish — this is a centerpiece.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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