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baguette

noun

Definition of baguettenext
as in cabochon

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Recent Examples of baguette Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better. — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 The necklace took 1,800 hours of craftsmanship and features five diamond cuts—triangle, oval, round, baguette, and emerald—amid a technically challenging setting that blends 18-karat white gold and rose gold. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2026 The presentation was fascinating — from the polka dots and lighting affects to the oversized noses (with Khn’s standing out like a French baguette and Klek’s swinging about like a cucumber taped where the nostrils should go). — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baguette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baguette
  1. cabochon
  2. scarab
  3. cameo
  4. solitaire
  5. rhinestone
Noun
  • The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • In the below interview, Scanlon further unpacks the denouement of the film, full-circle moments, working in the romantic comedy space and whether a Hazelwood cameo was discussed.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • An original star of the series, Meloni appeared on the Law & Order spinoff from 1999-2011, and has since popped up in numerous cameo appearances.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of cameo
Noun
  • Her engagement ring featured a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • The brand’s platform styles often feature rhinestone adornments or unique motifs suspended in the empty space.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Inside of the Linc, the sweet smell of Chickie’s & Pete’s crab fries wafted, beers were poured, and rhinestone eye makeup set.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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“Baguette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baguette. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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