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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
Diamonds make up the timing segments and the hour indicators for a bit of tasteful bling, which Victoria (who preferred not to give her last name) wore as naturally as a turtle wears its shell.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Denim jackets were cropped, zipped and full of pockets with extra studding detail, but the brand toned it down from last season’s bling assault.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
To ensure there’s some sort of bling showing, have this customizable bracelet as a backup.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter is showing off her bling!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
Denim jackets were cropped, zipped and full of pockets with extra studding detail, but the brand toned it down from last season’s bling assault.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
To ensure there’s some sort of bling showing, have this customizable bracelet as a backup.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Mary Lou Retton’s daughter is showing off her bling!
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
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Shawn Kolodny, a contemporary artist and sculptor, designed the jewelry for the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, cologne and my jewelry.DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The greatness of her accessory boils down to its size, which wasn’t as Mary Poppins-esque as a tote bag or as squished as a tiny wallet purse.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Party on Top, Sleek on the Bottom Let this stunning Ulla Johnson tank be the star of the show by pairing it will a full midi skirt and festive, but not fussy, accessories.Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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And just as the Breuer Building is largely free from ornamentation, the faces of both the B/1 and the B/1M are void of numbers or symbols.Oscar Holland, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Spending days perfecting each instrument’s entry, his approach to ornamentation is uniquely vocal.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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