rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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The look features a rainbow of rhinestones placed on a solid, often beige, base.
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
This one has beads, too, along with rhinestones and Chantilly lace.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Big Chief Demond and his wife Alicia, meticulous as surgeons, sew beads the size of chia seeds on a canvas and stitch rhinestones in place with dental floss — painting with beads — making artwork for his suit.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Pearl rhinestones are my current hyper-fixation.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
This one has beads, too, along with rhinestones and Chantilly lace.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Big Chief Demond and his wife Alicia, meticulous as surgeons, sew beads the size of chia seeds on a canvas and stitch rhinestones in place with dental floss — painting with beads — making artwork for his suit.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Pearl rhinestones are my current hyper-fixation.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
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 10 Apr. 2026.
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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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