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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
Iron Age archaeological find: British 'bling' from 2,000 years ago included horse harnesses
Archeologists used magnetic prospection technology to find the tomb, a news release states.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
And now, with Allen and Steinfeld’s wedding rings exchanged, the devoted Bills mafia can focus on the next bit of bling: a Super Bowl ring.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Checking bank accounts, tax records Even though the Miami bling is what gives the PPP loan schemers a bad name, investigators say that’s not how they usually get caught for ripping off the government program.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
—William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
And now, with Allen and Steinfeld’s wedding rings exchanged, the devoted Bills mafia can focus on the next bit of bling: a Super Bowl ring.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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The company uses traditional Chinese gold crafting techniques inspired by ancient royal jewelry.—
Evelyn Cheng,Victoria Yeo,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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The artisan jewelry store, with locations across the state, is headquartered in Kerrville, a few miles downriver.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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