: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The dress, which features a close circular neckline and opulent brooch detail, was a direct reference to Novak’s costume in Robert Aldrich’s 1967 film The Demon of Women.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Among her accessories, Queen Camilla wore her signature pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels and styled a special brooch.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Two ornate brooches from Tiffany & Co. clipped to the belt added a touch of sparkle.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
The British driver, who is co-chair of the prestigious 2025 event, chose a cream Wales Bonner suit complimented by a matching cream beret embellished with a gold brooch.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 May 2025
Among her accessories, Queen Camilla wore her signature pieces by Van Cleef & Arpels and styled a special brooch.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 7 May 2025
Two ornate brooches from Tiffany & Co. clipped to the belt added a touch of sparkle.
—Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
The British driver, who is co-chair of the prestigious 2025 event, chose a cream Wales Bonner suit complimented by a matching cream beret embellished with a gold brooch.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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