rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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One is of Hyland striking an elegant pose in a voluminous purple dress decked in glitter and rhinestones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Just blocks away at the Liberty Memorial, Chappell Roan fans suited up in pink cowboy hats embellished with fringe and craft-store rhinestones and faux jewels.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
One is of Hyland striking an elegant pose in a voluminous purple dress decked in glitter and rhinestones.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Just blocks away at the Liberty Memorial, Chappell Roan fans suited up in pink cowboy hats embellished with fringe and craft-store rhinestones and faux jewels.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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