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
Beyond the bling of prestige cognac brands, or appellations such as armagnac, many consumers don’t understand what brandy is.
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Claire Dodd, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
These six engagement rings for men offer beauty and bling.
—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
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Claire Dodd, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
These six engagement rings for men offer beauty and bling.
—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
See all Example Sentences for bling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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The author accessorized with her engagement ring and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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Deco collectors are driven by not only the style of the jewelry but also the makers.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What to expect: Name-brand men’s and women’s accessories, clothes, jewelry, shoes and home décor.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Upon her departure, the singer changed into a tweed skirt suit, keeping the same accessories.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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