BIJOUS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

bijous

noun

variants or bijoux

plural of bijou

as in trinkets

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

roughs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijous

Noun

The scented trinkets are presented in a keepsake box that looks like a magical toolkit—as good a place as any to stash makeup tools once the new year begins.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Besides books, the Book Worm will sell art supplies, gifts, trinkets and more.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of trinkets

Noun

Still, within Newsom’s announcement today lies some pretty shiny baubles for an ailing West Coast industry that has seen production crater and over 50,000 jobs directly lost over the past six years.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Board presentations, black-tie weddings, nights on the town—there’s pretty much nothing these baubles can’t do.

— Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of baubles

Noun

Black gemstones and metallic heels are also a considered pairing for an after-dark aesthetic.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Black oval gemstones formed the shape of the letter M, with the tips reaching her hairline before descending to follow the initial curve of her cheekbones.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of gemstones

Noun

Officials warned of possible strong aftershocks accompanied by mudslides and falling rocks in the coming days.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
These isotopes act as geochemical fingerprints, allowing researchers to distinguish material originating from Mars from rocks belonging to Earth or other planetary bodies.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rocks

Noun

Paddling, hiking or staying overnight at the Orlando-area’s outdoor gems showcases Florida’s unique habitats, including pine flatwoods, wetlands, hydric hammocks, scrubs, and open prairies.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Soundtracked by a theatrical orchestral arrangement that switches back and forth between jazzy and classical styles, the minute-long video opens with the pop star in a white suit and top hat, outfitted with many silver gems and brooches.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of gems

Noun

For formal occasions, Diana often swept her layers away from her face, letting the ends curl outward beneath her dazzling jewels.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026
For Van Cleef & Arpels, the experience is as much about illuminating the work behind the jewels as showcasing the finished pieces.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of jewels

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