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
For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
For the occasion, the Commence founder wore a look that of course boasted lots of bling — including a magenta choker with a gemstone — and a cutout sleeveless hot pink midi dress that she's actually worn before.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
For the occasion, the Commence founder wore a look that of course boasted lots of bling — including a magenta choker with a gemstone — and a cutout sleeveless hot pink midi dress that she's actually worn before.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The wily sneaker, all black with a design that resembles real-life Air Jordans, sees Ty as a mark and wants to steal the naive shoe’s bling — the diamonds and gold accents on his body.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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During the gig, which took place at Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Simpson wore a leopard-print dress topped with piles of turquoise jewelry, as well as a cropped crochet lace bolero to top it all off.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Speaking of moments, she was photographed outside the Magnum Cannes party with a new accessory — what else? — a Magnum ice cream bar.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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In addition to swimsuits, the campaign also touts the Louis Vuitton × Murakami bags, travel accessories, jewelry and shoes.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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