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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That same year, Stella appeared alongside her mom in a short film for Vogue and luxury jewelry brand Bulgari.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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By 2014, Melania’s jewelry earnings amounted to less than $15,000 a year.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Using beads for ornamentation or prayer is ancient.—
Judy Knotts,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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Suddenly, columns became arbitrarily tall and stretched, ornamentation grew bolder, and interiors felt more cavernous thanks to new construction techniques that allowed higher ceilings and required less interior columns.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Oct. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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