as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
We strolled down a Paris street lined with vendors selling all types of tourist bijouteries.
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Recent Examples of bijouterie
At the Studio City market, Sunrise Organic Farm — a relatively new entrant into the game of fruit and vegetable musical chairs that is the Southern California farmers market system — has had tables loaded with cherry toms like a bijouterie counter.
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Amy Scattergoodstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2019
Amy Scattergoodstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijouterie
Noun
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Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Fiapoto is only the latest Tre-4 member to face serious charges in Contra Costa, where five members and associates were sent to prison last year for a series of jewelry robberies, including one that resulted in a homicide in Lafayette.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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No patio is complete without some decorative accessories, according to Kerith Flynn, the founder of Margali & Flynn Designs.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bijouterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijouterie. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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