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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There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
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Wear the dress with sneakers and a crossbody bag while sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and gold jewelry for dinner.
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Given its minimalist design, the bag is easy to coordinate with other accessories with the same finish, from sunglasses to watches.
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My mom loves woven textures in her shoes and accessories, and these Mary Jane ballet flats are no exception.
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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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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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