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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Shop for everything from flags and T-shirts to home decor and ornaments.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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While Swank rocked a red sweater with white cuffs, one of her 1-year-old twins stole the show, diaper-clad and completely mesmerized by the ornaments.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
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Set aside 2 tablespoons Brussels sprouts for garnish.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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At the 19 minute mark, add the goji berries and extra ginger for garnish.—
Ingu Chen,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garnishment. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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