variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
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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.
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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
The jewelry store, which has heavy security, is known for being the source of bling for rappers, artists, and some gangsters.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
For over an hour, some area youngsters got a feel for the glitzy life, pampered with colorful manicures, glittered up and their face painted – of course with the option of adding a little bling – all as groovy music played at the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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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
The jewelry store, which has heavy security, is known for being the source of bling for rappers, artists, and some gangsters.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2025
For over an hour, some area youngsters got a feel for the glitzy life, pampered with colorful manicures, glittered up and their face painted – of course with the option of adding a little bling – all as groovy music played at the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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