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
Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.
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Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Zoom in: The bureau's website helps users navigate child support enforcement, paying debts and wage garnishment.
—April Rubin, Axios, 3 Feb. 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
And involuntary collections actions, including Treasury Offset and administrative wage garnishment, are expected to resume later in 2025.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Zoom in: The bureau's website helps users navigate child support enforcement, paying debts and wage garnishment.
—April Rubin, Axios, 3 Feb. 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
And involuntary collections actions, including Treasury Offset and administrative wage garnishment, are expected to resume later in 2025.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Like so much of rap, Carti’s choice of words reflects an obsession with male power dynamics, where women, cars, and drugs are accrued and consumed as ornaments of power.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2025
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The artifacts—including golden rings, ornaments, beads and a small statue depicting three ancient Egyptian gods—date back to ancient Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, which lasted from 664 to 525 B.C.E., according to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the script, Auburn offers a blank canvas — no instructions for set decoration.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration in the U.S. for valor on the battlefield.—
Julie Depenbrock,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2025
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Their flavors, like Raspberry Hibiscus and Passion Fruit Mango, are ready to drink as-is or can be jazzed up with garnishes and a splash of soda.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to shred some extra cheese to use as a garnish, Chihak suggests, and be sure to follow the recipe method for the silkiest texture.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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