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adjective

Definition of bijounext
as in elegant

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noun

as in bauble

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Recent Examples of bijou
Noun
One of Swaziland’s earliest foes was the South African Republic under Paul Kruger, who was president from 1883 and 1900 and whose desired inroads into this bijou country were later documented by Hamilton Sipho Simelane, in the Transafrican Journal of History. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025 Since Khouri officially launched her business with the opening of her atelier in 2013, she has become known for jewellery that sits somewhere between sculpture and bijou. — Felix Bischof, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024 In 2018, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell launched a TV commercial for its then-new Nacho Fries that looked just like a sneak preview a viewer might see at the local bijou. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024 Welcome to the world of From Lucie, Franc de Ferriere’s new bakery, which opened this past weekend in the East Village behind a bijou, mustard yellow storefront—and has already attracted lines around the block. — Jordan Hernandez, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for bijou
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijou
  1. elegant
  2. bauble
  3. dainty
  4. trinket
  5. exquisite
  6. gem
  7. rare
  8. gemstone
Adjective
  • An all-black look never fails to look elegant and serves as a contrasting backdrop to your zebra-print bag.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Later, she’s entertained by a mouse running along the baseboard of one of London’s more elegant restaurants.
    — Sarah Crompton, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of elegant
Noun
  • Still, some of these baubles run the risk of being fragile, or priced outside my price range.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Lured in by such shiny baubles, the responsible critic should avoid making premature, weepingly sincere pronouncements.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bauble
Adjective
  • Stone, who was named a Louis Vuitton ambassador in October 2017, added delicate jewelry to her look, including a bevy of rings along with a pair of dainty hoop earrings.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Mimosa The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dainty
Noun
  • Savvy shoppers are sure to find lots of trinkets and treasures at a bargain price.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This isn’t a delicate desk trinket that cowers at a splash of rain.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinket
Adjective
  • The Row’s antique lace cardigan over a relaxed camisole and drawstring pinstripe pants is a good example (look 24) — a simple base paired with an exquisite lace piece.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, the diamond was quite an exquisite addition, considering that such gemstones over 10 carats are incredibly rare.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of exquisite
Noun
  • With a captivating bank fraud mystery, and two irresistible love stories, Kleypas’ uniquely wise and witty novel is a gem.
    — Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026
  • That is the heart of this gem of a company, which was performed for one night only Saturday at the Auditorium and marks the official kickoff to its season highlighting North American dance.
    — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of gem
Adjective
  • In a recent rare interview with chum Matthew McConaughey, Bryan suggested that his songwriting-and-touring tear since leaving the Navy may be coming to a close soon.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But these mergers are far too rare to explain the abundance of heavier elements in the universe.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of rare
Noun
  • The younger Sebastian selected a rainbow gemstone, Charlotte a bracelet and a ring.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of gemstone

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