BIJOUS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

bijous

noun

variants or bijoux

plural of bijou

as in trinkets

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijous

Noun

These livestreams offer customers the chance to buy small trinkets hidden behind plastic boxes, capitalizing off the element of mystery and surprise.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Best barrister bookcases With four covered shelves for books and one top ledge for trinkets, frame photos or other decorative items, this is a versatile piece.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of trinkets

Noun

The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
These humble baubles once evoked summer-camp nostalgia and antique-purse collections; now, they’re affixed to viral sensations, designer duds, and semi-precious fine jewelry.

— Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of baubles

Noun

The vault safeguards more than 1,000 historic objects set with over 22,000 gemstones, while conference sessions will take place immediately outside it, giving attendees ample opportunity to explore the collection.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
The emerald tiara that belonged to the Romanovs The large gemstones set in the tiara—which could also be worn as a necklace—came from the necklace that Maria Pavlovna of Russia received as a gift from her husband, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich.

— Valentina Bottoni, Vanity Fair, 20 July 2026

Definition of gemstones

Noun

The greybeards will take on the suicide mission of storming the castle walls, erecting ladders, and invading the city while arrows and rocks rain down on them.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
In rocks from the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, 240-million-year-old fossils still hold clues about the origin of the animal groups that would transform terrestrial ecosystems forever.

— The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rocks

Noun

Both teams turned in defensive gems in the second inning, though only one resulted in an out.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and choosing one is always the hardest part.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of gems

Noun

No, no, Moss opted for carting around a luxurious black Hermès Birkin bag, complete with gold hardware (to match the jewels, of course).

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026
The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewels

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