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
This leading man didn't shy away from adding some major bling to his red carpet look.
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Break out the bling for swanky downtown soirees or bring the whole family to early celebrations with countdowns that get you to bed at a decent hour.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Dec. 2025
Smaller groups of tinsel make for a subtle sparkly look, while larger groups will give your tree more bling.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Longhorns receive Final Four bling before season's tip-off Before Monday's game, Texas handed out the rings that celebrated last season's run to the Final Four.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
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Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Break out the bling for swanky downtown soirees or bring the whole family to early celebrations with countdowns that get you to bed at a decent hour.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 24 Dec. 2025
Smaller groups of tinsel make for a subtle sparkly look, while larger groups will give your tree more bling.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025
Longhorns receive Final Four bling before season's tip-off Before Monday's game, Texas handed out the rings that celebrated last season's run to the Final Four.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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The discount site is known for its great deals on designer clothing, shoes, and jewelry, and its latest offerings include savings on brands like On Running, Golden Goose, Birkenstock, Hoka, Veja, and Ugg.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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For her first state trip of the year, Queen Mary of Denmark has selected some of the most special jewelry in her collection.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps her greatest accessory of all time, the 2026 version was ultra-sleek with a left side part and a strand of hair hanging down in front of her face.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The look was made modern by a simple black manicure—nail artist Tom Bachik used Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Le Diable en Chanel—the perfect accessory to her feathery black and cream off-the-shoulder dress.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The elaborate beading ornamentation is a tribal tradition, now in decline as Westernization takes its toll on tribal communities who live in the vicinity of ever-expanding urban areas.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Buried amidst the ornamentation is a tiny frog on a skull that students look to for good luck.—
Rick Steves,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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