rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Biles' wide-leg pants included rhinestone detailing and Owens' jersey number 36 on the front.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Trucker hats will retail for $55, while rhinestone-print Ts range from $55 to $65.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Flame graphics and rhinestone embellishments are used across men’s and women’s styles.
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The look is unapologetically maximalist, featuring rhinestones, glossy lips, spiky hair, and metallic purses.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Trucker hats will retail for $55, while rhinestone-print Ts range from $55 to $65.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Flame graphics and rhinestone embellishments are used across men’s and women’s styles.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 Oct. 2025
The look is unapologetically maximalist, featuring rhinestones, glossy lips, spiky hair, and metallic purses.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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