as in accessory
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She willed her large collection of jewelry to her nieces.
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Recent Examples of jewelry
The jewelry is crafted from 14k gold and select styles are accented with white diamonds.
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The Greeks made ornaments from the stone, while Roman pontiffs wore jewelry made of citrine and amethyst, the Geological Institute of America reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The holidays are the perfect time to surprise someone with a piece of jewelry.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
And, don't miss the gift shop, which has an amazing assortment of jewelry, kachina figures and more.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
The Greeks made ornaments from the stone, while Roman pontiffs wore jewelry made of citrine and amethyst, the Geological Institute of America reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
The holidays are the perfect time to surprise someone with a piece of jewelry.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
And, don't miss the gift shop, which has an amazing assortment of jewelry, kachina figures and more.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
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For many, the holidays are the most joyful time of the year, and there is no better way to celebrate than with jewelry and accessories inspired by the happiest place on earth.Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The New York store will retail across two levels and will feature over 5,000 Princess Polly styles, including apparel, footwear and accessories.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This level of ornamentation is typical of Art Deco architecture.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2024
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Coffins, which were first invented as simple stone structures decorated in feathers and shells during the Stone Age, have become increasingly elaborate with custom ornamentation, lid carvings, and moldings over time.Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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The carousel then featured shots of Khai with some friends, as well as Halloween decorations, pumpkin decorating, Hadid’s skeleton costume and a snap of Khai trick or treating.Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While another golden retriever, Banks, went viral when his owner shared a fairly long list of the things that frighten him, including tarps, frogs, boxes, Halloween decorations and even feather dusters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Soto, naturally, is the crown jewel of free agency that every team would love to land.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Built in Shanghai, carrier Fujian and the Type 076 are the crown jewels of a military expansion that has seen Beijing grow its navy into the world’s largest, with more than 340 warships to its name.Edward Szekeres and Brad Lendon, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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