rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Her glasses were large, perfectly round circles lined with gold rhinestones.
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The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Western-style entertainment will include including golden lasso performers, line dancing and rhinestone cowgirls, plus interactive photo booths, flash tattoos, and surprise activations.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The designer also nodded to the original lace detailing with silver rhinestone trompe l’oeil florals along the bodice and a matching trim along the hemline.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 31 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Western-style entertainment will include including golden lasso performers, line dancing and rhinestone cowgirls, plus interactive photo booths, flash tattoos, and surprise activations.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The designer also nodded to the original lace detailing with silver rhinestone trompe l’oeil florals along the bodice and a matching trim along the hemline.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 31 July 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 21 Aug. 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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