rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Finish it all off with this pair of pumps with a rhinestone bow detail to elevate the whole outfit.
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Her French nails also featured rhinestones.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Where were the little babydoll tops with rhinestones?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Tortoiseshell tips are accented with pink rhinestones for a funky and fun design.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Her French nails also featured rhinestones.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Where were the little babydoll tops with rhinestones?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Tortoiseshell tips are accented with pink rhinestones for a funky and fun design.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 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 29 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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