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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Try your hand at a pirouette on the ice rink followed by a stroll around the wooden huts hawking everything from ornaments and crafts to Norwegian treats like gløgg, the Scandinavian version of mulled wine.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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But every grandchild has an ornament of some sort on that tree.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 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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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 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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Serve chilled with a garnish of marshmallows on a pick.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Each one stars a different sketch of a cocktail garnish.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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