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 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.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The criminal investigation into Sessler started after a Legal Aid lawyer questioned the authenticity of garnishment documents.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.
—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
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The criminal investigation into Sessler started after a Legal Aid lawyer questioned the authenticity of garnishment documents.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.
—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
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Distinguished by its lack of ornament, the building overlooks historic Michaelerplatz.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2025
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The ornaments were first in Spiegel’s catalog and offered wholesale to retailers Kress, Woolworth’s and Eagle’s throughout the country.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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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 16 Apr. 2025.
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