variants
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 design was complemented with Jacob and Co. bling.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The Wicked star’s was decorated with extra bling, of course.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Rather than going overboard on bling, however, her jewelry looked fine and polished.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This shimmer top from Princess Polly offers all the bling for a night out and the purple color keeps you on theme.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The Wicked star’s was decorated with extra bling, of course.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Feb. 2025
Rather than going overboard on bling, however, her jewelry looked fine and polished.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
This shimmer top from Princess Polly offers all the bling for a night out and the purple color keeps you on theme.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Girl, never give a man your emotionally significant jewelry! 63.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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The juried art exhibition and sale is open to artists in the suburban Chicago area who specialize in painting, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, photography, pottery, glass, wood and other art forms.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Aside from his various films, Scott is the co-founder of Made Here, a product line featuring clothing, accessories and beer exclusively made in American factories.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Seven years through Anderson’s tenure, Loewe, like every other fashion brand, was faced with the challenge of selling clothing and accessories during the pandemic, with stay-at-home mandates denting consumer spending.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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In an era where contemporary architecture often relies on cladding and heavy ornamentation, Paradero celebrates simplicity.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation.—
Lauren Gallow,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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