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
This includes wage garnishment, tax refund offsets, Social Security and Disability Payment offsets, and negative credit reporting.
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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
With Americans reeling from high consumer prices, the federal government will suspend tax refund seizures and wage garnishments for people in default on their student loans, the Education Department said Friday.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
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
With Americans reeling from high consumer prices, the federal government will suspend tax refund seizures and wage garnishments for people in default on their student loans, the Education Department said Friday.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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One less thing to set up, one less unwanted lawn ornament.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hallmark went live on social media Friday from its Kansas City headquarters, featuring employees who helped create the ornaments.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Featuring distinct forms and notable decorations, these pieces express identity, aesthetics, and wealth during a crucial period of change.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Each object features decoration – in bread of course – depicting wheat ears and sheafs, as well as hearts and olive branches.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Set out a platter with garnishes to highlight the cocktail's ingredients—watermelon wedges, mint, and lime wheels.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a couple mint sprigs, slapped to release their aromas.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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