bijous

noun

variants or bijoux
plural of bijou
as in trinkets

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  1. trinkets
  2. baubles
  3. gemstones
  4. rocks
  5. brilliants
  6. gems
  7. jewels
Noun
  • In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Savvy shoppers are sure to find lots of trinkets and treasures at a bargain price.
    — Laura Daily, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of trinkets
Noun
  • Bringing in the brand’s signature Polly Pocket-esque aesthetic, the eyewear is accompanied by seven magnetic baubles — including hearts, butterflies, bows, lips and stars — motifs that are seen across the brand.
    — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Still, some of these baubles run the risk of being fragile, or priced outside my price range.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of baubles
Noun
  • 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
  • Julien’s Auctions and New York jeweler East Continental Gems will be putting their own one-off version of the Infinity Gauntlet from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adorned with six real gemstones inspired by the ones seen in the franchise’s films.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • For over a week, protesters have hurled rocks, flares, firebombs and fireworks at police who have used batons and tear gas in clashes in the city center.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Near the march’s end point at Porte de Vincennes, some demonstrators threw bottles and rocks at police, who then charged at the crowd, fired tear gas and used water cannons.
    — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocks
Noun
  • The first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Definition of brilliants
Noun
  • 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
  • The Queen often chooses the gems that best match the color of her outfit for a cohesive look.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • The jewels date back to Sofía’s 1962 wedding to the future King Juan Carlos, with the wider suite gifted by Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos and the matching earrings reportedly presented by her mother, Queen Frederica of Greece.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One of her final outings in the jewels was to the Diplomatic Reception at Buckingham Palace in 2019.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewels
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