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
Pile on the bling with daytime sparkles and finish off a modern heeled sandal.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Two final thoughts: Notre Dame still counts this season as a stunning success, but getting this far — again — with no bling afterward is tough.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The bling also features Bloom and Theroux's birthstones embedded in the band.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Continue to add a bit of festive bling to your nails this spring with glitter topcoats and/or layers of tiny crystals.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Two final thoughts: Notre Dame still counts this season as a stunning success, but getting this far — again — with no bling afterward is tough.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
The bling also features Bloom and Theroux's birthstones embedded in the band.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Continue to add a bit of festive bling to your nails this spring with glitter topcoats and/or layers of tiny crystals.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Precious gemstone dials — especially mesmerizing opals and dazzling rainbow high jewelry timepieces — stole the spotlight.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the vehicle, authorities found $14,000 in $100 bills, more than $14,000 worth of jewelry and a .357 Magnum revolver purchased by Mayer.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The classic Birk marries a cowboy boot (another very of the moment accessory) with this chic pair of sandals.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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Grab some grill accessories on sale under $15 below.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The record itself is pretty stripped down, with a small combo and not a lot of ornamentation.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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