rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Standing inside her store, surrounded by pastel ball gowns decorated with lace and rhinestones, Leonor felt optimistic.
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Some of the stranger things found in 2025 included dentures with two teeth, breast milk, 420 donuts, a 75-gallon fish tank, a textured photo with a rhinestone picture of Jesus, 2 pounds of blue raspberry Gushers, and a full kitchen faucet.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Crafted by her A-list artist Zola Ganzorigt, her rounded talons were dressed in a pearlescent baby pink polish and finished with rhinestone tips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Some of the stranger things found in 2025 included dentures with two teeth, breast milk, 420 donuts, a 75-gallon fish tank, a textured photo with a rhinestone picture of Jesus, 2 pounds of blue raspberry Gushers, and a full kitchen faucet.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Crafted by her A-list artist Zola Ganzorigt, her rounded talons were dressed in a pearlescent baby pink polish and finished with rhinestone tips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
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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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