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Recent Examples of parure
Which means there had to be jewels—real and costume—created, sourced, and commissioned for suites, parures, and stomachers, to pin onto bodices and to sprinkle in hair.
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Leena Kim, Town & Country, 12 May 2023
Macklowe Gallery’s antique Victorian 15K gold demi-parure comprising pendant earrings and a pendant brooch with chain is set with over 10.00 TCW of cabochon almandine garnets.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
The late queen had worn the parure for two consecutive state banquets, for President Xi Jinping of China in 2015 and for President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia in 2016.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 22 Nov. 2022
Banquet in Malta, the Duchess of Cornwall once again went for the Greville Tiara, but this time wore it with her pink topaz demi-parure.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 27 Sep. 2022
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Leena Kim, Town & Country, 12 May 2023
Macklowe Gallery’s antique Victorian 15K gold demi-parure comprising pendant earrings and a pendant brooch with chain is set with over 10.00 TCW of cabochon almandine garnets.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2023
The late queen had worn the parure for two consecutive state banquets, for President Xi Jinping of China in 2015 and for President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia in 2016.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 22 Nov. 2022
Banquet in Malta, the Duchess of Cornwall once again went for the Greville Tiara, but this time wore it with her pink topaz demi-parure.
—Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 27 Sep. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
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Instead, the piece is most commonly used as either a mantel garniture (there were two matching pieces that often came with it, small compotes for the garniture) or as a table centerpiece (often with two diminutive candelabra).—
Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson,
Star Tribune,
1 Dec. 2020
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
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There's something extraordinary about these women who were enslaved insisting upon a particular color for adornment. ...—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Opt for tiny pearl eye adornments the way Storm Reid did for her 2021 Met Gala look.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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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
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Taylor wore a black cropped jacket (which retails for $1,942) with a matching chain and gemstone detail skirt by AREA paired with sheer black pantyhose.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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This was the 2019 offering with its bright orange gemstones, mother-of-pearl dial, eight diamond indexes and yellow gold case and bracelet.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2025
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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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And involuntary collections actions, including Treasury Offset and administrative wage garnishment, are expected to resume later in 2025.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Chip Somodevilla | Getty This year, for the first time in roughly five years, borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loan debt will face collection activity, including the garnishment of their wages and retirement benefits.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Set aside 2 tablespoons Brussels sprouts for garnish.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The trios were tasked with developing three desserts that would represent their country: a frozen dessert, a restaurant dessert — which can have a special garnish added at the judging table — and a show chocolate.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN,
27 Jan. 2025
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Maybe there’s a hidden Zion Williamson gem somewhere in this mess.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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But one hidden gem remains largely overlooked by most travelers: the Corinth Canal.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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