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
For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
For the occasion, the Commence founder wore a look that of course boasted lots of bling — including a magenta choker with a gemstone — and a cutout sleeveless hot pink midi dress that she's actually worn before.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
For the occasion, the Commence founder wore a look that of course boasted lots of bling — including a magenta choker with a gemstone — and a cutout sleeveless hot pink midi dress that she's actually worn before.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The iconic Swiss brand, founded in 1983, specializes in watches and jewelry for men and women.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
Noun
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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