rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Megan Moroney rocked a Saulee halter top adorned with strands of rhinestones, and completed her look with a long white maxi skirt which included a thigh-baring slit.
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Carey performed a medley of her biggest hits while wearing a gold long-sleeve romper that was fully covered in dazzling rhinestones.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
These mesh flats from Sam Edelman are adorned with rhinestones and have a small heel, so they can be paired with dressier outfits for evenings in a new city.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Carey performed a medley of her biggest hits while wearing a gold long-sleeve romper that was fully covered in dazzling rhinestones.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
These mesh flats from Sam Edelman are adorned with rhinestones and have a small heel, so they can be paired with dressier outfits for evenings in a new city.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The curtain falls, the spotlight dims, and the rhinestones are packed.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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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