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
The new Ladybird Tribute collection retains many of the same features as its predecessor—but Blancpain couldn’t help but add a bit more bling.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
To be sure, at most trade shows, hulky gaming or power-user laptops laden with bling tend to grab the headlines.
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John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
This was a big opportunity to do some bling.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
The benefits, Joy says, are baked into the bling.
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Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
To be sure, at most trade shows, hulky gaming or power-user laptops laden with bling tend to grab the headlines.
—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
This was a big opportunity to do some bling.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
The benefits, Joy says, are baked into the bling.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
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Idyllwild Set at 5,400 feet in Southern California’s San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild charms visitors with its art galleries, shops (pottery, glasswork, jewelry, and more), and walkable main street, North Circle Drive.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
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That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
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The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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