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
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.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
The benefits, Joy says, are baked into the bling.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 19 May 2026
New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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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
New top-trim exterior bling includes 20-inch wheels, a two-tone roof and splash guards.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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During the conversation, the individuals attempted to distract the woman by putting jewelry on her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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These include jewelry, earbuds with cameras, pins and watches.—
Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Noun
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For years, gray has dominated living rooms—from wall colors and upholstery to flooring and decorative accessories.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Furniture, clothing, accessories and decor often depend on texture, shape, pattern and color.—
Kurt Knutsson
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14 June 2026
Noun
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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Even the rarest materials—Basra pearls, Golconda diamonds—get new life in a striking pair of earrings from Santi that mimic Maharaja ornamentation without feeling like ancient relics.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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