cabochon

noun

Definition of cabochonnext
as in baguette

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Recent Examples of cabochon But that was far from the only sparkle; just check out her Bulgari High Jewelry sapphire-and-diamond pieces, including a necklace with a 50-carat oval cut cabochon sapphire. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 In the Byzantine room the most Beautiful cabochon is the missing one. — Patricia Lockwood, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026 The oval base, in black obsidian, is set with a red spinel cabochon. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 In her engagement to Mark Phillips in 1973, her first ring featured a two-carat cabochon cut blue sapphire stone on a traditional band of yellow Welsh gold. — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cabochon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabochon
  1. baguette
  2. scarab
  3. cameo
  4. solitaire
  5. zircon
  6. rhinestone
Noun
  • Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Travis Kelce's four-legged friend is making a cameo in the NFL star's newest ad campaign.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cameo
Noun
  • Her engagement ring featured a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of zircon
Noun
  • One included a backless number with rhinestone beading, while another took on more of a Greek look with a deep neckline and material that draped over her arms down to the floor.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabochon. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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