variants
or bling-bling
as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
He dressed simply but flashed some serious bling around his neck and on his fingers.
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Recent Examples of bling
Hudson complemented her gown’s multi-watt sparkle with some eye-catching bling.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, one example that epitomizes the duality of bling and brawn synonymous with Brabus, is available through online auction house SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the buildings’ lavishness, the plastics meeting is in a downstairs space that’s less Dubai bling than basic corporate nice.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Pierced her labial frenulum – which most people can’t locate, let alone want to pierce - to give herself permanent mouth bling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, one example that epitomizes the duality of bling and brawn synonymous with Brabus, is available through online auction house SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the buildings’ lavishness, the plastics meeting is in a downstairs space that’s less Dubai bling than basic corporate nice.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Pierced her labial frenulum – which most people can’t locate, let alone want to pierce - to give herself permanent mouth bling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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If going full metallic is not the right fit for your style, think about playing with accessories like metallic boots, a crossbody bag like this one from Kate Spade or jewelry to add a little shine to your look without going all in.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Credit card statements obtained by law enforcement showed significant spending activity, including over $54,000 spent at a jewelry store between 2020 and 2024 and over $7,000 on travel to Egypt in 2019, the complaint said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Marie, the New Yorker, has historically only shopped for jewelry and accessories during mall trips with her friends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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