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bling

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Definition of 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 Chrome was trendy during the Art Deco era, shiny gold fixtures embodied the bling of the ‘80s, and black metal hardware became the go-to during the peak modern farmhouse style craze of the 2020s. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard. — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 The outfit includes an alternate style with his helmet, as well as Odysseus’ bow back bling and Odysseus’ sword pickaxe. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 July 2026 Not all of the ranch women are into bling, but many of them are. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bling

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Unexpected jewelry — bold, unconventional pieces that add a surprising twist and personality to any look.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Authorities warned that jewelry, electronics and other expensive items can make sellers attractive targets for criminals.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
As nature trades its summer greens for a rich tapestry of amber, rust, burgundy, and gold, our wardrobes are following suit—and with all manner of vibrant, textured, statement-making accessories piled on top.

— Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of accessory

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Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

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