How to Use bling in a Sentence

bling

noun
  • Take away the bling and the braids and his appearance is everyman too.
    Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Luke Bryan's wife, Caroline, has been sporting some new bling.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2017
  • The proposal was playful, but the ring is serious bling.
    Sarah Spellings, The Cut, 11 Dec. 2017
  • And Davis took them to heart, going on to plan the glitziest, most bling-ed-out wedding there ever was.
    Emilia Petrarca, The Cut, 18 Oct. 2017
  • No one loved a fancy cocktail party and a chance to show off a little bling more than Jake Merendino.
    Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 22 Sep. 2017
  • Costume designer Salvador Perez, who's been part of the crew since the first film, was once again tasked with bringing out the bling.
    Stephanie Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2017
  • But what fans were quick to point out was the fact that Jenner was sporting some new bling — a very sparkly new diamond necklace, which was a birthday gift from her rapper-boyfriend.
    Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE.com, 22 Sep. 2017
  • AJ Machado, the creator of the the Canes’ bling, has received a massive amount of requests from Canes fans to create smaller scale turnover chains.
    Rolando Rosa, ajc, 6 Nov. 2017
  • Besides bling, showgoers will notice the concerted push toward sustainability this year.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Luxury Meets New Colors Many homeowners want decorative bling but don't want to overdo it.
    Homes & Gardens Of The Northwest Staff, OregonLive.com, 3 Jan. 2018
  • The library will supply the blitz and the bling for the creations.
    Sharina Taveras Lopez, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Grab your camp chairs and your red, white and blue bling.
    Susan Soldavin, baltimoresun.com, 18 June 2021
  • Ties go to the guy with the bling who brought a franchise its first ring.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024
  • That’s why the irony is carats, using this metaphor of bling.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 18 Jan. 2024
  • But, for those who can’t give up a bit of bling, this ring does just the trick.
    Isiah Magsino, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2022
  • Even then, though, their bling wasn’t just bling for bling’s sake.
    Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 23 June 2023
  • Chopard/Jacob & Co. Some celebs weren’t afraid to bust out the bling this week.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
  • The players dressed the part for the big occasion with sharp suits and lots of bling.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The right amount of bling or sparkle does wonders to any outfit.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 5 July 2021
  • Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox know how to bring the bling.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Weggemann still has a few more chances to bring home more bling from Tokyo.
    Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 30 Aug. 2021
  • With this much bling around the neckline, there was no need for a necklace.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Pretty much all the bling on offer was snapped up, in fact.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2023
  • The British crown knows that the British people deserve a bit of bling for their money.
    Patt Morrison, latimes.com, 17 May 2018
  • Pair with metallic shoes to up the bling factor on your night luxe 'fit.
    Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Firerose's new bling shines just as bright as their romance.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Prime seems to have plenty enough bling to coach at a high level.
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Yes, some enjoy having a goal to work towards—and the bling that comes along with it.
    Christine Yu, Outside Online, 3 Jan. 2019
  • Thus, for six minutes, Talib and Mos, along with Common, push all the bling and shiny suits to the side.
    Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Check out the royal-to-be’s simple and stunning new bling.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2018

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