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Recent Examples of bijou
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The colorful bijou retails for $5,500 on the Cartier website.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
The asymmetrical satin gown, with draping and a scarf neckline, was finished with a bow-shaped, silver-rhinestone bijou that became the roadmap.
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Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Then pick up Fellow Pirch artisanal glassware that looks like coffee gear bijou and comes in amber, smoke, garnet, and woodland green.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jordan Hernandez,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2023
Noun
Aside from the hot spring baths, the bijou Kadan Spa Fuji offers excellent treatments expertly performed.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
The colorful bijou retails for $5,500 on the Cartier website.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
The asymmetrical satin gown, with draping and a scarf neckline, was finished with a bow-shaped, silver-rhinestone bijou that became the roadmap.
—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
Then pick up Fellow Pirch artisanal glassware that looks like coffee gear bijou and comes in amber, smoke, garnet, and woodland green.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijou
Adjective
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The result is an elegant estate where guests can have a refined Irish breakfast, enjoy afternoon tea or cocktails come sunset.
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Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet.
Noun
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Margot Robbie is just the latest to borrow a bauble from Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry box.
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Nearby Lost Art Jewelry sells handmade baubles by a master goldsmith.
Adjective
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The Oscar-winning actress went mostly minimal with her Sheryl Lowe jewelry pieces, save for rings and a dainty earrings.
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The bottoms add a playful air to any summer ensemble thanks to their dainty print and effortlessly stylish fit.
Noun
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Others receive cheap trinkets, packing material or nothing at all.
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From there, the little trinkets can be placed on a keychain or string for display on a backpack or as a piece of jewelry.
Adjective
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Some companies expected to attend — like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and L3Harris — produce parts for more exquisite munitions, like the Patriot interceptor missiles that can each cost $4 million to $5 million.
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The maison’s jewelry is displayed atop custom stone plinths, spotlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of each creation.
Noun
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On the New Jersey artist’s debut album, a steady stream of screwball ideas coalesce into unexpectedly existential laptop twee gems.
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The design features an array of glittery gems across the straps.
Adjective
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Thieves stole $25,000 worth of rare Pokémon cards after breaking into an Eagan, Minnesota, claw machine arcade last weekend, employees said.
Noun
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Her nails were a medium length with a rounded shape and each nail featured its own glittering motif, with a metallic silver base coat serving as the foundation for the large gemstones placed in the center of each finger.
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The category represents the pinnacle of jewelry craftsmanship, with one-of-a-kind creations executed by master artisans using exceptional gemstones and precious materials.
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“Bijou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijou. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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