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Recent Examples of bijou
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 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
Firstly, Rosemary, a bijou new riad with a calming courtyard and sunny rooftop, from Laurence Leenaert, the designer behind the LRNCE brand of ceramics and textiles.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
Following is the Wunderkammer room, focused on the maison’s bijou wonders.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2022
The street is lined with markets, bakeries, and bijou food shops with rotisserie chickens twirling in the window.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2022
In addition to the Christie’s auction, Hubert de Givenchy’s style has inspired a tribute across town, at the Galerie Kugel, a bijou of an antiques gallery on the Left Bank.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 June 2022
Noun
Jenner’s black velvet clutch was adorned with Schiaparelli’s signature keyhole bijou plate and gold embroideries.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 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
Firstly, Rosemary, a bijou new riad with a calming courtyard and sunny rooftop, from Laurence Leenaert, the designer behind the LRNCE brand of ceramics and textiles.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
Following is the Wunderkammer room, focused on the maison’s bijou wonders.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2022
The street is lined with markets, bakeries, and bijou food shops with rotisserie chickens twirling in the window.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2022
In addition to the Christie’s auction, Hubert de Givenchy’s style has inspired a tribute across town, at the Galerie Kugel, a bijou of an antiques gallery on the Left Bank.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijou
Adjective
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And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.—
Emma Bocchi,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Our perceptive, chronically online shopping editors predicted this trend a few months ago, and, by now, there’s no shortage of inspiration for the taking on how to elevate the looks of your everyday sneakers vis-à-vis baubles, lace clips, chains, pom poms, and other decorations.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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The other is a shiny bauble — what appears to be a pink diamond set next to a white diamond — on her ring finger.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The 55-year-old entertainer has been serving up some spring-ready nail looks in recent weeks, last seen wearing minimalist soap nails with a dainty french tip.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
29 July 2024
Noun
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Berkshire companies present sell special meeting-only merch, from high-end trinkets at jeweler Borsheims down to Warren Buffett squishmallows.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Merchants used electric scooters to sail past security and parking enforcement to sell cowboy hats, bolo ties and other western trinkets to the tens of thousands of fans filling every seat in the stadium.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition, Vi boasts exquisite restaurants offering a range of casual to upscale dining with a focus on scratch cooking. Clubs, classes and events create opportunities for residents to make new and deeper connections with each other.—
Advertorial,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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With the opening of the new Casa Sanlorenzo cultural centre, Sanlorenzo pivots from producing exquisite vessels to becoming a vessel itself, one that carries culture, ideas, and transformation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Other gems were gleaned from his years as a country boy in the Harlem of the nineteen-forties and fifties.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Crystal River Gentle manatees and some of the best paddling in the state—in and around the state’s clearest springs—make Crystal River a true gem on Florida’s Nature Coast.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The pieces are crafted from 20k gold, gemstones and enamel.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Ananya Malhotra, founder of her namesake jewelry brand Ananya, believes that gemstones possess healing properties; her designs incorporate a luminous brown agate, known as Sulemani Aqeeq, which is said to bring joy and balance.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Accidents in that phase of flight are rare, said Paul Hayes, safety director at UK consultancy Cirium Ascend.—
Allison Lampert,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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But similar events have been fairly rare in the United States.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
14 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bijou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijou. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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