How to Use brooch in a Sentence
brooch
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The starfish brooch is huge and heavy, the size of the palm of your hand.
—Moira Hodgson, WSJ, 22 Mar. 2018
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The dress' sequined top featured a jewel brooch in the center.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Step 3: Glue jeweled brooches and sparkly embellishments to front of cuff.
—Sarah Newell, Seventeen, 21 Feb. 2018
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The collection includes elephant charms, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches in silver and 18-karat rose gold.
—Carolyn Twersky, The Cut, 8 Feb. 2018
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The duchess finished off the look with a holiday-appropriate shamrock brooch, gorgeous pair of drop earrings, and black suede pumps.
—Abby Gardner, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2018
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As the couple recites their vows, Anastasia appears in a dreamy, all-lace dress, a crystal hair brooch and a delicate tulle veil.
—Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2018
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The brooches appear to have been repurposed from the clasps of Carolingian sword belts, according to a statement from the researchers.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Princess Royal wore an elegant cream and navy coat for the occasion, complete with a matching hat, a brooch, navy gloves, a clutch, and heels.
—Maggie Maloney, Town & Country, 14 Mar. 2018
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He was dressed as always — winter or summer — in a black three-piece suit, a shirt with cufflinks, a spider brooch on his lapel, and a large, floppy tie called a lavallière (today’s version in purple).
—Alex Castro, The Verge, 28 Mar. 2018
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See all of the best men’s brooches from the event below.
—Irene Kim, Vogue, 25 July 2024
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The bandeau and the brooch were bequeathed by Queen Mary to The Queen in 1953.
—Raisa Bruner, Time, 19 May 2018
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For both events, the queen chose to include the pendant on the brooch.
—Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2021
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As well as putting the world on notice that the brooch is back.
—Linda Dyett New York Times, Star Tribune, 16 Apr. 2021
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Because of this it can be doubled around the neck and even worn as a brooch.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024
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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
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For the speech, the Queen wore a butterfly brooch with ties to her husband of 73 years.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021
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The bandeau and the brooch were passed down by Queen Mary to Queen Elizabeth in 1953.
—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2022
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The most unique artifact was a rare 2,400-year-old brooch or pin.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
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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
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The sea goat won’t be able to resist the amazing cameo brooch and bow tie collar.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
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The brooch didn’t survive the manhandling over the years, the taking on and off of jackets.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The tiara can also be broken down and worn as a necklace and brooches.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 July 2024
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For romantics, a brooch on the left is closer to one’s heart.
—Mazzi Odu, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2022
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Kate’s present was a brooch made from Greyfriars tartan fabric in the shape of a rose.
—Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 23 May 2021
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The Duchess of Cambridge wore head-to-toe green and wore a gold Cartier shamrock brooch.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 17 Mar. 2022
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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
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At other stations, young artists can make a brooch to wear.
—Allison Bagley, Houston Chronicle, 16 May 2018
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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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In the past, the queen consort has worn tiaras, brooches and necklaces that once belonged to the long-reigning monarch.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 July 2024
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Kavanaugh will see her and her brooch in his nightmares.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2018
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