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
Borrowers with loans still in default may also become subject to collections, wage garnishments, and Treasury offsets, which allow the federal government to withhold tax refunds to recoup unpaid balances.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That would open up the possibility of garnishment, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
So people who are facing a smaller federal benefit as a result of garnishment are likely in a panic, said Nancy Nierman, assistant director of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program in New York.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Federal law protects just $750 of Social Security benefits from garnishment, an amount that would put a debtor far below the poverty line.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That would open up the possibility of garnishment, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 June 2025
So people who are facing a smaller federal benefit as a result of garnishment are likely in a panic, said Nancy Nierman, assistant director of the Education Debt Consumer Assistance Program in New York.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Federal law protects just $750 of Social Security benefits from garnishment, an amount that would put a debtor far below the poverty line.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Experts believe that rice played a role in rituals that were performed in the cave, which also included fine pottery, shell pendants and ornaments.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Right now, Amazon has marked down window candles, pillow covers, ornaments, and string lights to celebrate Christmas in July.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The New York Times was again amazed at the floral decorations.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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For his actions, Brewer, 79, was awarded the Silver Star, the third-highest military decoration.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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One of the all-time great sonic garnishes in pop music has been properly acclaimed — with a Louisiana philharmonic orchestra live album to boot.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Make the fun ice cubes and don’t worry too much about garnishes.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 July 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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