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
In the surfside pic, a smiling Nelson, 34, holds up her hand to show off the bling as Foster plants a sweet kiss on her cheek, the sun setting over the waves behind the happy couple.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump, on the other hand, is an avid fan of fast food and red meat and whose own aesthetic tastes tend toward the bling.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
But this new 86-footer, stripped of its predecessors’ bling, is more of a spartan, minimalist explorer, with transatlantic potential.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end designed Swift's new bling — her custom engagement ring — with the help of jewelry designer Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Trump, on the other hand, is an avid fan of fast food and red meat and whose own aesthetic tastes tend toward the bling.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
But this new 86-footer, stripped of its predecessors’ bling, is more of a spartan, minimalist explorer, with transatlantic potential.
—Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end designed Swift's new bling — her custom engagement ring — with the help of jewelry designer Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Along Dania Beach’s Antique Row, visitors can find everything from furniture to jewelry, glassware, chandeliers, oddities, and more.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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The conversation came as the two made flower jewelry for their children while discussing motherhood.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertised as a pillow with a washable cover, the travel accessory comes with a removable insert that can be replaced with a couple of days’ worth of clothes.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The brand sells other lengths and styles, including blazers, sport coats, rain and ski jackets, and a variety of winter coat options and accessories for men and women.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This interplay underscored a broader theme: form itself can be a form of ornamentation.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Around her neck, a rope of heavy onyx beads provided practical ornamentation.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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