BIJOUS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

bijous

noun

variants or bijoux

plural of bijou

as in trinkets

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

roughs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijous

Noun

Minimalist Casey Jones always gets rid of extra decor or trinkets after a big declutter.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026
Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of trinkets

Noun

And Pandora, which has its own lab diamond line, also offers exposure to the boom in the gemstones.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Sequins and small gemstones trimmed the sweetheart neckline of the dress, which was paired with a sheer cape that cascaded down Zeta-Jones’ shoulders and added an extra layer to her red carpet ensemble.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of gemstones

Noun

For scientists, the harder question has been how oxygen stayed abundant for millions of years afterward — long enough, as ancient rocks suggest, to set the stage for the emergence of increasingly complex life.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Over time, these rocks are fragmented and broken up into small mineral particles by plant roots forcing open cracks, or lichens secreting chemicals that dissolve rocks to release nutrients.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rocks

Noun

Her closet is full of gifted designer pieces, brand-deal holdovers, and fashion-industry gems, meaning her work wardrobe is, frankly, pretty hard to compete with.

— Morgan Sullivan, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
The composition is also unusual, with flowers in the foreground while the stones recede behind them, reversing the impulse to put exceptional gems front and center.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of gems

Noun

The press tour for the film has brought about a slew of high-fashion looks from its stars, including Edgar-Jones in $50,000 worth of Boucheron jewels or a Champagne silk duchesse Vivienne Westwood dress.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
YouTube is less than a year old, Netflix is a DVD-by-mail service, and a prime-time slot is still one of the most coveted jewels in broadcast television.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewels

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