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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Using Essie’s Good as Gold layered with Lights Lacquer glitter, the team achieved nails that gleamed like jewelry.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Sep. 2025
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The burglars used my pillowcases to haul off heirloom jewelry.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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While planning our outfits for our fickle Southern weather might be a challenge at times, there’s one accessory that is always needed during the season.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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Turns out Stephano was pondering beltmaking too, leading the two to partner on a new business venture creating small-batch leather pieces and metal accessories.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Bijouterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijouterie. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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