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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All jewelry, cell phones, tape-recorders, watches - anything loose - was left in the control room.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For those looking to spruce up their closets for themselves and the whole family, there's a wide range of on-trend apparel — think dresses, shirts, skirts, shorts and jewelry — for women, kids and babies (the clothing also comes in inclusive sizing and adaptive styles).—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bluetooth radio connects to accessories like wireless headphones with ease.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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This bold fusion of luxury and streetwear sets a new standard in high-end accessories.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Things got back on track, and Longstreth played another demo: melismatic ornamentation, vocal harmonies, and shifting tonal centers.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
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The fireplace mantle featured simple greenery, and the side tables had minimal ornamentation.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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