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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
In mid-December, Bieber was spotted en route to a holiday party, where her brand new bling caught the light of the paparazzi’s flashes.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
If bling’s your thing, Atlantis The Royal is for you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Seen at the end of last year’s 28 Years Later rescuing the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams), Jimmy sports a tiara over his long blond locks and wears a track suit with a lot of bling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
If bling’s your thing, Atlantis The Royal is for you.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Seen at the end of last year’s 28 Years Later rescuing the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams), Jimmy sports a tiara over his long blond locks and wears a track suit with a lot of bling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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This downtown store with genderless clothing, jewelry, ceramics, bags, and hats is the manifestation of René Holguin, a Ralph Lauren alum.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gales had a history of attacks on women and police; lived a five-minute walk from the Friedland home; had done odd jobs for the couple in the weeks leading up to Thomas’ death; and was burglarizing homes to steal jewelry and buy cocaine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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There’s no denying that Gen Z loves quirky accessories—from bag charms to sculptural styles—and this Le Pliage shoulder bag is full of personality.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its tapered legs and subtle ornamentation give it an old world quality that still looks right at home in a contemporary designscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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