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or bling-bling
as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
He dressed simply but flashed some serious bling around his neck and on his fingers.
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Recent Examples of bling
The brand offers the ideal amount of bling to elevate a simple white T-shirt or to amp up a night-on-the-town look.
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Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Platform heels and a small handbag, plus a minimal selection of bling, completed her look.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
The Piaget’s dial is simply dazzling, as most Piaget watches are—this to be expected from a storied jewelry house—and even the lack of fast-moving seconds-hand doesn’t seem to subdue the Piaget’s inherent bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2024
Cowles wore a sleeveless watercolor-print dress with a flared skirt, silver Gianvito Rossi heels, gold drop earrings and a large gemstone ring (her bling was by Lionel Geneste and Vak Jewels).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Platform heels and a small handbag, plus a minimal selection of bling, completed her look.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
The Piaget’s dial is simply dazzling, as most Piaget watches are—this to be expected from a storied jewelry house—and even the lack of fast-moving seconds-hand doesn’t seem to subdue the Piaget’s inherent bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2024
Cowles wore a sleeveless watercolor-print dress with a flared skirt, silver Gianvito Rossi heels, gold drop earrings and a large gemstone ring (her bling was by Lionel Geneste and Vak Jewels).
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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The jewelry in the show was an extension of this aesthetic, too.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kardashian wore the jewelry for the first time in public at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala last weekend.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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For many, the holidays are the most joyful time of the year, and there is no better way to celebrate than with jewelry and accessories inspired by the happiest place on earth.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York store will retail across two levels and will feature over 5,000 Princess Polly styles, including apparel, footwear and accessories.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 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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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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