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
Many bargain hunters describe the thrill of bagging a designer item at a fraction of its original cost or discovering the history of an old piece of jewelry.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Found pieces of Indian tribal jewelry were assembled to create the metallic sheath, which took more than 200 hours to make.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Of course, the body chain has shown signs of coming back for some time now, as has quite a lot of the body jewelry that was popular in the early aughts.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
One hand featured a topaz orange pinky, a smoky bronze cat-eye on her ring finger, and a textured turquoise design that looked almost like a piece of jewelry on her hand.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Related Articles Found pieces of Indian tribal jewelry were assembled to create the metallic sheath, which took more than 200 hours to make.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 29 Jan. 2025
Of course, the body chain has shown signs of coming back for some time now, as has quite a lot of the body jewelry that was popular in the early aughts.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
One hand featured a topaz orange pinky, a smoky bronze cat-eye on her ring finger, and a textured turquoise design that looked almost like a piece of jewelry on her hand.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
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
Noun
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Fortunately, Amazon’s home department has a new section that’s filled with all kinds of fun Valentine’s Day decorations.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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He was released during Operation Homecoming on March 4, 1973, and later awarded the Silver Star for Valor, Purple Heart, and P.O.W. medal among many other military decorations and awards.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This Mediterranean jewel—shaped by ancient mythology and the birthplace of democracy—is counted among the top destinations to visit in the world for countless reasons, from its complex history and distinct culture to its natural beauty and traditional fresh cuisine.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now, a Monday memo from the NIH’s acting director has provided some clarity amidst the uncertainty: The NIH, the crown jewel of American scientific research, would continue to perform its primary functions, including clinical trials and life-saving medical research.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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