How to Use brooch in a Sentence
brooch
noun-
Most of us can’t spring for a tiara or diamond brooch, but a pearl pendant or earrings, even if fake, comes close.
— Nancy MacDonell, WSJ, 11 Dec. 2018 -
The princess' diamond earrings and brooch were a perfect match for the jeweled topper.
— Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Dec. 2018 -
Look for details that add a little something extra, like your grandma’s brooch or a velvet stripe down the legs.
— Hannah Miller, Seventeen, 27 Nov. 2018 -
Last year, the event was mired in scandal when Princess of Michael of Kent wore a racist blackamoor brooch.
— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2018 -
Twitter couldn't get over the (somewhat plain in comparison) brooch Kate had pinned to her dress.
— Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 24 Oct. 2018 -
Qualley opted for minimal jewelry, save for a sparkling silver brooch and a few rings.
— Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 -
In the center of the yellow ribbon lies a brooch with a picture of Queen Elizabeth.
— Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 4 Dec. 2018 -
Gund joined the group quietly and alone, wearing a navy-blue silk shift dress with a gold brooch, her hair and makeup immaculately set.
— Derek Blasberg, WSJ, 31 Oct. 2018 -
But Tuesday night's state dinner did see Kate with a new honor: a yellow badge, with a brooch featuring a portrait of the Queen.
— Megan Friedman, Town & Country, 23 Oct. 2018 -
Biden kept her accessories minimal, wearing only bold sunglasses, a brooch on her lapel and delicate earrings and a necklace.
— Julia Teti, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024 -
Dazzling jewels encrusted on clothes, chokers, tiaras, brooches, headgear, swords and daggers capture the opulence of the Rathores.
— Sharmila Mukherjee, The Seattle Times, 2 Jan. 2019 -
Made out of glass rather than ivory, Middleton’s Royal Family Order brooch was a nice finishing touch.
— Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2018 -
Her jewelry included a diamond brooch from her personal collection.
— Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018 -
Mary had the bandeau tiara commissioned in 1932 specifically to accommodate the brooch.
— Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Oct. 2018 -
The sapphire clip brooch was sold at Sotheby's landmark sale of the Duchess of Windsor’s personal collection in 1987.
— Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, 20 Mar. 2019 -
See all of the best men’s brooches from the event below.
— Irene Kim, Vogue, 25 July 2024 -
For both events, the queen chose to include the pendant on the brooch.
— Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2021 -
As well as putting the world on notice that the brooch is back.
— Linda Dyett New York Times, Star Tribune, 16 Apr. 2021 -
Because of this it can be doubled around the neck and even worn as a brooch.
— Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 -
That would be the humble brooch—although these aren’t the kind of brooches your granny used to wear.
— Liam Hess, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2024 -
For the speech, the Queen wore a butterfly brooch with ties to her husband of 73 years.
— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021 -
The bandeau and the brooch were passed down by Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
— Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022 -
The most unique artifact was a rare 2,400-year-old brooch or pin.
— Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024 -
The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
— Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024 -
The tiara can also be broken down and worn as a necklace and brooches.
— Julia Teti, WWD, 22 July 2024 -
For romantics, a brooch on the left is closer to one’s heart.
— Mazzi Odu, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2022 -
Kate’s present was a brooch made from Greyfriars tartan fabric in the shape of a rose.
— Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 23 May 2021 -
The Duchess of Cambridge wore head-to-toe green and wore a gold Cartier shamrock brooch.
— Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 17 Mar. 2022 -
Her wish was to be buried in red, white and blue clothing with her USA flag brooch pinned on her lapel.
— courant.com, 20 Oct. 2019 -
Will the brooches and bowls and gorgeous boxes be packed up and shipped off to Freddie’s old lovers?
— Vulture, 7 Sep. 2023
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