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
Later this summer, the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will send notices to start the wage garnishment process, the Department of Education said.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Wage garnishment notices will be sent out later this summer.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The wage garnishment will continue until students get the loans out of default.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
But in the past, student loan borrowers were usually given 65 days’ notice before the garnishment of their federal benefits, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Wage garnishment notices will be sent out later this summer.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
The wage garnishment will continue until students get the loans out of default.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
But in the past, student loan borrowers were usually given 65 days’ notice before the garnishment of their federal benefits, said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The Bronze Age: Revolutionizing Warfare And Society The science of metallurgy was practiced in Egypt, where heating copper enabled mold-casting into tools and ornaments.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The hand ornament represents the friendship between women, a spokesperson for Hu told me.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With a watermelon treat and party decorations, of course.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
28 May 2025
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Across the five floors, which include the ground floor and the basement, all the structures accumulated in recent times were stripped away during the restoration to reveal 19th century decorations, 18th century trompe l’oeils, late 17th century frescoes and even earlier ornamentation.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Chef’s special nigiri ($28) has eight different fish and shellfish with sushi rice, topped with garnishes unique to each piece, including fish roe, green onions and panko crumbs.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Stir the main ingredients up in a bowl, top with garnishes, and serve with your favorite dippers for an easy appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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