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
  • Target is offering a $30 meal for six, coming out to $5 per person, with items like a whole turkey, green beans and a take-and-bake baguette.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a perfect cold-weather meal.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 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
  • There has been no confirmation yet if Leonardo DiCaprio will return for a cameo in the film, but there’s no sense in counting him out.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And a third-act cameo by a former Oscar winner feels out of place rather than like a happy surprise.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cameo
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  • The construction is as much about visual effect as engineering, with the intersecting lines lending a sense of movement to an otherwise traditional solitaire silhouette.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What to Look for in Solitaire Engagement Rings When shopping for solitaire engagement rings, first consider the solitaire design itself.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 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
  • On the runway at the Schiaparelli fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in July, the dress appeared on the runway paired with a daintier shoe, opting for a nude satin pump with a curved heel, a rhinestone charm and mirror leather soles.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Kim Kardashian turned heads in a bold optical illusion dress dripping in rhinestone fringe during a night out in Rome, Italy, on October 24.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabochon. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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