GARNISHMENT Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

garnishment

noun

ˈgär-nish-mənt

Definition of garnishment

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 After all, while there are protections surrounding the garnishment process, resolving an overpayment may require you to act quickly. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Defaulting on your student loans can tank your credit score and trigger even more serious consequences, including wage garnishment. — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Once entered, creditors may pursue a range of remedies that vary by jurisdiction, including liens, garnishments, turnover orders and, in many states, charging orders against partnership or LLC interests. — Caroline Farah Lembck, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The company is often a good choice for taxpayers dealing with significant tax debt, active collection actions such as wage garnishments or bank levies, or multiple years of unresolved IRS issues. — Adam Palasciano, USA Today, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for garnishment

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Noun

So are the Catholic lawn ornaments and gardens sprouting eggplants and figs.

— Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Naomi, who was born to a Haitian father and a Japanese mother, wore a Nike kit beneath its layers and completed her look with a traditional kanzashi hair ornament and Mikimoto jewelry.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ornament

Noun

Dinosaur decorations plastered the area and shelves carried books like Pikachu’s First Friends, referring to the iconic yellow Pokémon character.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026
Plenty of cat decorations are also seen alongside his wife’s work, such as trinkets in the office and pillows in one of the bedrooms.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of decoration

Noun

Reserve several small cauliflower florets and some of the corn for garnish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
The resulting cocktail is a balanced mix of CÎROC vodka, Coca-Cola’s Fresca Peach, grenadine, fresh lime juice, a candy peach ring garnish, and a pinch of salt.

— Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

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