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
Hudson complemented her gown’s multi-watt sparkle with some eye-catching bling.
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, one example that epitomizes the duality of bling and brawn synonymous with Brabus, is available through online auction house SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the buildings’ lavishness, the plastics meeting is in a downstairs space that’s less Dubai bling than basic corporate nice.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Pierced her labial frenulum – which most people can’t locate, let alone want to pierce - to give herself permanent mouth bling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Now, one example that epitomizes the duality of bling and brawn synonymous with Brabus, is available through online auction house SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Despite the buildings’ lavishness, the plastics meeting is in a downstairs space that’s less Dubai bling than basic corporate nice.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Pierced her labial frenulum – which most people can’t locate, let alone want to pierce - to give herself permanent mouth bling.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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When shopping for loose diamonds (or any diamond jewelry) online, always consider the 4 diamond rule.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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One of the White House’s most compelling features has always been its domestic scale and ornamentation.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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