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
While old-school fashion rules decry mixing gold and silver in one look, mixed-metal jewelry became a major trend in 2024.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Find them at 289 Divisadero St. 💎 Fiat Lux specializes in handmade fine jewelry and one-of-a-kind pieces from small-batch designers.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The scammers used taxpayer money to purchase expensive homes, jewelry, clothing and cars for themselves.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Find them at 289 Divisadero St. 💎 Fiat Lux specializes in handmade fine jewelry and one-of-a-kind pieces from small-batch designers.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
The scammers used taxpayer money to purchase expensive homes, jewelry, clothing and cars for themselves.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
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In the Middle Ages, people took their pet squirrels for walks and decked them out in flashy accessories.The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The actress paired the look with black high heels, keeping her accessories and makeup to a minimum, and wore her signature long black hair straight down.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Unique facial hair ornamentation has allowed researchers to visually identify the works as Khneang Style, a hallmark of the Khmer period.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 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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Each shopper is expected to spend an average of $902 across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items.Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024
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Target: Up to 50% off clothing, tech, video games, small appliances, luggage and holiday decorations.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gomez also showed off the jewel on her Instagram Stories, sharing a single photo of herself holding a red purse with red bling as her diamond — believed to be estimated at approximately $225,000 — stole the show.Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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These discoveries revealed an incredible complex civilization that predates the Incas by 800 years, yet capable of producing the most exquisite gold and silver jewels.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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