rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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It’s designed with a V-neckline, angled pleating, and a faux-wrap bodice that’s secured with a glittering rhinestone brooch.
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Just blocks away at the Liberty Memorial, Chappell Roan fans suited up in pink cowboy hats embellished with fringe and craft-store rhinestones and faux jewels.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Her return to the brand in Paris follows a summer defined by similarly bold footwear moments, including rhinestone Stuart Weitzman thigh-highs at WeHo Pride and Gianvito Rossi’s fitted suede boots at Tribeca.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 2025
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Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Just blocks away at the Liberty Memorial, Chappell Roan fans suited up in pink cowboy hats embellished with fringe and craft-store rhinestones and faux jewels.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025
Her return to the brand in Paris follows a summer defined by similarly bold footwear moments, including rhinestone Stuart Weitzman thigh-highs at WeHo Pride and Gianvito Rossi’s fitted suede boots at Tribeca.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
Sequins, rhinestones, and that dazzling aqua-orange palette are practically begging to be worn, danced in, and yes, painted right onto our nails.
—Abby Dupes, Allure, 26 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 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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