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
Donald Trump decided the White House, which has had enough bling for every President since John Adams, needed more glitz.
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William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
And now, with Allen and Steinfeld’s wedding rings exchanged, the devoted Bills mafia can focus on the next bit of bling: a Super Bowl ring.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The bag is available in a variety of statement-making colors and features tons of bling; grab it to spice up your current collection ahead of summer.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 June 2025
New York will raise its championship banner and distribute the bling on national TV Saturday, igniting a Brooklyn arena that’s been packed out to the upper deck.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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William W Bedsworth, Oc Register, 26 May 2025
And now, with Allen and Steinfeld’s wedding rings exchanged, the devoted Bills mafia can focus on the next bit of bling: a Super Bowl ring.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
The bag is available in a variety of statement-making colors and features tons of bling; grab it to spice up your current collection ahead of summer.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 June 2025
New York will raise its championship banner and distribute the bling on national TV Saturday, igniting a Brooklyn arena that’s been packed out to the upper deck.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Its design was inspired by metal jewelry pieces, according to the brand, and is an homage to 1950s decor trends.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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As for her jewelry, Johansson opted for statement silver earrings and a few delicate pieces to accessorize her attire.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
Noun
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For accessories, Keke wore golden jewelry, a gold purse, and matching platform sandals.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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At the end of 2022, the company sold a minority stake to fashion business accelerator Underscore District to support the next stage of its growth and has since opened its online store, revamped the website, focused on accessories and collaborations, and increased its wholesale footprint.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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