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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
  • The collar also includes a ribbon of pavé baguette diamonds and a black lacquer finish.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This means a baguette and a roll are the same—but a bagel and a pretzel are different.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 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
  • The film features a feisty turn from Penélope Cruz as a cabaret dancer and a cameo from Glenn Close as a modern-day hispanist, accompanying Spanish stars Miguel Bernardeau, Guitarricadelafuente, Milo Quifes and Carlos Gutiérrez in lead roles.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Langley even got a quick cameo from their backstage linkup at her recent show.
    — Armon Sadler, Rolling Stone, 16 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
  • Her hair was equally refined and regal, featuring rolling ringlets and the same rhinestone embellishments that bridged her nose and cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of rhinestone

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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabochon. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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