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
Beyond possibly leading to wage garnishment, defaulting on a student loan hurts in other ways.
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, borrowers who are behind on their monthly student loan payments but have not yet defaulted may still have time to avoid Treasury Offset and wage garnishment.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With the resumption in student loan collections—which will include wage garnishments—borrowers in default may be facing even greater economic difficulties in the near future.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Here's what to know: When will collections resume? State of play: The department will begin involuntary collections on May 5 through the Treasury Offset Program, which collects delinquent debts that people owe to government agencies, through wage garnishment.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Alain Sherter, CBS News, 21 May 2025
Meanwhile, borrowers who are behind on their monthly student loan payments but have not yet defaulted may still have time to avoid Treasury Offset and wage garnishment.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
With the resumption in student loan collections—which will include wage garnishments—borrowers in default may be facing even greater economic difficulties in the near future.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Here's what to know: When will collections resume? State of play: The department will begin involuntary collections on May 5 through the Treasury Offset Program, which collects delinquent debts that people owe to government agencies, through wage garnishment.
—Jason Lalljee, Axios, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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The collections are often narrative-driven, reflecting personal experiences and contextual themes that connect ornament with identity and critique.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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The Sunrise Mall store will have a closing sale that includes 20% off of everything except items already discounted at a higher percentage, Father’s Day and graduation cards and 2025 keepsakes and ornaments.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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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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Lowe’s is the latest store to offer early Halloween decorations, with several new decorations and animatronics from Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
9 June 2025
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This photo shows the decoration from the cake of Jenita Aguilar's wedding, which is sponsored by the Pope, at her home in Tacloban City, province of Leyte on April 22, 2025, a day after Pope's death.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Held emphasizes fresh garnish can make or break a dish and cites Child’s mastery of beef bourguignon as an inspiration.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Adding a salt rim elevates your glass, but for a spicy kick, use Halo Del Santo, a cocktail garnish made with salt, fiery chiles and a touch of citrus.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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