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
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Archaeologists recently unearthed a trove of priceless ancient jewelry and gold coins near the ruins of a historic Christian city.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the brazen heist of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, a week after thieves stole millions of dollars worth of historic jewelry, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Act now to not miss out on these Amazon outlet deals on timeless clothing items, comfortable shoes, durable luggage, and helpful travel accessories, all for $50 or less.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Collina Strada’s New York Fashion Week spring 2026 show, designer Hillary Taymour sent hairy beanies down the runway, while Schiaparelli and Simone Rocha have produced human hair accessories, neckties, and earrings.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Bijouterie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijouterie. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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