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 typically occurs when administrative collections efforts are limited or not fruitful, and officials believe the borrower may have additional income or assets that go beyond what the government can collect through administrative wage garnishment or Treasury Offset.
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Net pay is affected by certain taxes, benefits, wage garnishments and other deductions.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Notices to lien or levy accounts, for example, are time-sensitive, and requiring long wait times can put taxpayers at risk of wage or account garnishment.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Likewise, where the debtor's wages are involved, a creditor may garnish those wages by having a writ of garnishment served upon the employer and then the non-exempt amount of the debtor's wages are then ultimately paid over to the creditor.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Net pay is affected by certain taxes, benefits, wage garnishments and other deductions.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Notices to lien or levy accounts, for example, are time-sensitive, and requiring long wait times can put taxpayers at risk of wage or account garnishment.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Likewise, where the debtor's wages are involved, a creditor may garnish those wages by having a writ of garnishment served upon the employer and then the non-exempt amount of the debtor's wages are then ultimately paid over to the creditor.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
Noun
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Much of this nostalgia stems from decorations from Kendall’s childhood handed down from her mom Kris–most notably her collection of Christopher Radko tree ornaments.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Various merchandise products were sold including tote bags, a plush toy, 50th anniversary hoodies and t-shirts, ceramic mugs, 18-ounce and 32-ounce thermal bottles, cold cup ornaments, pins and key chains.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
Noun
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All of her vintage wedding decorations are currently being stored in her garage.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Family Uses Blackberries For Snowman’s Eyes, Goes As Expected By Daniella Gray Family and Parenting Reporter 0 A family from Georgia learned their lesson this week after their choice of snowman decorations backfired.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The on-site herb garden supplies fresh ingredients to each of the resort’s restaurants — from garnishes for cocktails to fresh flavors added to various dishes.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cut the meat and cheeses into chunks or slices to toss with a spring mix, and add anything pickled as a garnish, as in this strawberry salad with feta, arugula, and pickled red onions, or this deviled egg salad with pickled vegetables.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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