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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
These six engagement rings for men offer beauty and bling.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
There is a for-sale V-bucks skin, but players are also getting a free one on November 25, which includes a pickaxe, back bling and a wallpaper, as seen above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
From Taylor Swift’s varsity letter looks, to Brittany Mahomes’s red leather biker suit and Ciara’s football digit bling, WAGs have rightfully paved the way for a fashion genre of their own.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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For all ages, the law bans the use of fake weapons, blood, and simulated gunfire.
—Iris Sanchez, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
There is a for-sale V-bucks skin, but players are also getting a free one on November 25, which includes a pickaxe, back bling and a wallpaper, as seen above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
From Taylor Swift’s varsity letter looks, to Brittany Mahomes’s red leather biker suit and Ciara’s football digit bling, WAGs have rightfully paved the way for a fashion genre of their own.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Crochet catches on as a new hobby for Bay Area teens
Día San Jose’s bling and brightness honor loved ones and celebrate Latino culture
Why millennial indie singer Mitski attracts teen audiences
For all ages, the law bans the use of fake weapons, blood, and simulated gunfire.
—Iris Sanchez, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
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Loading your audio article SAN RAMON — A 45-year-old New York resident was arrested on suspicion of coming to the East Bay to pull off a scam whereby the victim unwittingly allows the trickster to remove expensive jewelry from their neck.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Forgoing any statement jewelry, Queen Letizia opted for a simple pair of drop pearl earrings.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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