cuff link
noun
: a usually ornamental device consisting of two parts joined by a shank, chain, or bar for passing through buttonholes to fasten shirt cuffs
—usually used in plural
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To celebrate the show, this edition of Lynn Loves Jewelry is dedicated to jewelry that has been traditionally reserved for men—so there are cuff links, and maybe even the occasional tie clasp and a bravely anachronistic stud set.
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Last week, Trump celebrated the confirmation of an Interior secretary, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who has such a close relationship with fossil fuel companies that oil and gas billionaire Harold Hamm once gifted him a set of cuff links to thank him for his friendship.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The groom greeted his bride in a linen Ralph Lauren tuxedo and a pair of Louboutin velvet slippers, along with turquoise and silver Tiffany & Co. cuff links that Willow had given him as a birthday present years ago.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Combined with a ruby stud set and cuff links, it’s made for the holiday season but will look sharp year round.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Last week, Trump celebrated the confirmation of an Interior secretary, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who has such a close relationship with fossil fuel companies that oil and gas billionaire Harold Hamm once gifted him a set of cuff links to thank him for his friendship.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
The groom greeted his bride in a linen Ralph Lauren tuxedo and a pair of Louboutin velvet slippers, along with turquoise and silver Tiffany & Co. cuff links that Willow had given him as a birthday present years ago.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Combined with a ruby stud set and cuff links, it’s made for the holiday season but will look sharp year round.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for cuff link
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“Cuff link.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuff%20link. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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