cabochon

noun

Definition of cabochonnext
as in baguette

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Recent Examples of cabochon 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 There is also a cabochon moonstone dated 1913 on the exterior. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 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 sandwiches come either on a roll or a baguette and are made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 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
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  • Gillian Anderson is thrilled about her minifigure in the new LEGO X-Files set, ranking it among her top career honors, comparable to her Simpsons cameo.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Beyoncé recently joined her husband in an on-stage cameo during his residency at Yankee Stadium.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of cameo
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  • Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 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 nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, created a similar look in June, bedazzling Jenner’s pale pink Gel-X extensions with rhinestone French tips.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce dresses up a bright pastel green French mani with rhinestone details that add some shine to the overall look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabochon. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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