variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
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At night, cruisers are casually well-dressed and limit the bling, unlike days gone by.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The bling is back, but the war in the Persian Gulf has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in bling.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Brides, it’s believed that her third husband, Arthur Miller, also proposed without any bling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
These oversized butterfly sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun while looking chic, and the rhinestone side accents give your look a little extra bling.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The bling is back, but the war in the Persian Gulf has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in bling.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Brides, it’s believed that her third husband, Arthur Miller, also proposed without any bling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
These oversized butterfly sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun while looking chic, and the rhinestone side accents give your look a little extra bling.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bling
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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