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

Plenty of cat decorations are also seen alongside his wife’s work, such as trinkets in the office and pillows in one of the bedrooms.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of trinkets

Noun

Taylor’s fourth husband was responsible for many of her most famous baubles, including an antique diamond tiara and a Cartier ruby and diamond suite.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories.

— Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of baubles

Noun

Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Reza is known for sourcing and designing high jewelry with rare gemstones and large diamonds.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of gemstones

Noun

Thousands of years ago, the region was the southernmost capital of the Nabataeans—the ancient civilization that built Petra—whose ornate tombs are hewn into the rocks.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Much of it entered the oceans over geological timescales as uranium was weathered from rocks and carried into the sea.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rocks

Noun

The pair share trade in many of the same sectors, including energy, vehicles, heavy machinery, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, furniture, clothing and a host of foods and drinks.

— Jenni Reid,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Von der Goltz unearthed several gems like a rare Karl Lagerfeld for Chloé set from 1981 and a Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche safari jacket.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of gems

Noun

And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can’t be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
And unlike other eye-catching artifacts such as jewels, paintings can't be chopped up and sold for parts without losing their entire worth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewels

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