variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
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Think pastels, dainty embroidery, empire silhouettes, delicate lace, intricate brocade, puff sleeves and, yes, plenty of bling.
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In mid-December, Bieber was spotted en route to a holiday party, where her brand new bling caught the light of the paparazzi’s flashes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
If bling’s your thing, Atlantis The Royal is for you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
In mid-December, Bieber was spotted en route to a holiday party, where her brand new bling caught the light of the paparazzi’s flashes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
If bling’s your thing, Atlantis The Royal is for you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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