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
In March, a federal court clerk in Detroit filed a writ of continuing garnishment to enforce the restitution judgment.
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
It has been given the omnipotent, totalitarian power to simply seize the money through garnishments, liens, attachments, and other non-judicial means.
—Jacob Hornberger, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
What sets Anthem apart from its competitors is its unique offerings of assistance with filing for wage garnishment and securing tax levy release.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
This encompasses various legal disputes related to taxes, from audits and appeals to wage garnishments and back taxes.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
It has been given the omnipotent, totalitarian power to simply seize the money through garnishments, liens, attachments, and other non-judicial means.
—Jacob Hornberger, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
What sets Anthem apart from its competitors is its unique offerings of assistance with filing for wage garnishment and securing tax levy release.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
This encompasses various legal disputes related to taxes, from audits and appeals to wage garnishments and back taxes.
—Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for garnishment
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The in-house Wondershop brand offers cohesive accessories, so your home can have coordinated, cozy cheer — including trees, garlands, ornaments, toppers, and tree skirts.Olivia Avitt, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Best Gift for Moms Lismore Christmas Bauble Ornament $200.00 Buy Now Lismore, the most iconic and distinguished of the Waterford patterns, is carefully cut into this crystal bauble ornament.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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This level of ornamentation is typical of Art Deco architecture.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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The carousel then featured shots of Khai with some friends, as well as Halloween decorations, pumpkin decorating, Hadid’s skeleton costume and a snap of Khai trick or treating.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While another golden retriever, Banks, went viral when his owner shared a fairly long list of the things that frighten him, including tarps, frogs, boxes, Halloween decorations and even feather dusters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The beans are just a garnish, but the single bean is an apt metaphor for the bare minimum that Diana is putting in.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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For those looking to elevate their cocktail game, there are a number of less common mixers and garnishes that can add complexity and depth to drinks.Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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