variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
Examples of bling in a Sentence
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Another 21st century ring went missing before Kelce lost his Super Bowl bling
Derrick Coleman won a title as a Seattle Seahawks rookie in 2013.
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Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
Our whole watch staff has been struck by the pale green watches of early 2024, by how the calm color sophisticates and distinguishes a watch without falling into overstatement, ostentation, or bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Image Image The 20-minute show was full of embellishments and bling.
—Sadiba Hasan Maansi Srivastava, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Races are held in opulent locales among pretty and handsome faces and bling.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Many of the pieces were gifted to Bennett by his friends or collaborators, giving the bling a sentimental quality.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, April 7, the 30-year-old country musician, nominated for CMT performance of the year and more, radiated on the red carpet in a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry for some bling.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
Presley was, of course, known for gifting friends, family, and colleagues dazzling bling.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
Our whole watch staff has been struck by the pale green watches of early 2024, by how the calm color sophisticates and distinguishes a watch without falling into overstatement, ostentation, or bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Image Image The 20-minute show was full of embellishments and bling.
—Sadiba Hasan Maansi Srivastava, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Races are held in opulent locales among pretty and handsome faces and bling.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Many of the pieces were gifted to Bennett by his friends or collaborators, giving the bling a sentimental quality.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
On Sunday, April 7, the 30-year-old country musician, nominated for CMT performance of the year and more, radiated on the red carpet in a slinky red David Koma dress with lace paneling and a sheer skirt with Effy jewelry for some bling.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2024
Presley was, of course, known for gifting friends, family, and colleagues dazzling bling.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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