as in accessory
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She willed her large collection of jewelry to her nieces.
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Recent Examples of jewelry
Her career has included stints as a bakery owner, public relations director, radio host, trail guide and jewelry designer.
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Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
In my tank tops, T-shirts, a lot of blazers, lots of jewelry, belts, and handbags.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Quinn, a visiting professor of jewelry and metalsmithing at the University of Wyoming, was last heard from July 8, 2024, and is believed to have left for a bike ride sometime before July 21.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2025
In my tank tops, T-shirts, a lot of blazers, lots of jewelry, belts, and handbags.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Quinn, a visiting professor of jewelry and metalsmithing at the University of Wyoming, was last heard from July 8, 2024, and is believed to have left for a bike ride sometime before July 21.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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But still, considering the relative affordability (compared to the cost of typical camera lenses), this is an excellent accessory for mobile photography enthusiasts.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Lucy Wristlet is just the right size to hold your phone, keys, credit cards, and accessories with a hands-free style.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Across the 20th century, a constellation of Black intellectuals and artists approached fashion not merely as ornamentation but as ontology.—
Achille Tenkiang,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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This shift into ornamentation seems like a natural progression, particularly for Black designers as the Black home is rich in history, aesthetics, and storytelling.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Florida resident reportedly traveled to Washington, D.C., with Trump on Air Force One to assist with the decorations.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The second-biggest exporter of Christmas decorations to the US is Cambodia, where factory wages are even lower than China, but Trump also imposed 49% tariffs on the small Southeast Asian nation, before the recent 90-day pause.—
Marc Stewart,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The franchise is the crown jewel in Take-Two’s portfolio, accounting for a significant share of revenue and player engagement, and expectations for the upcoming title have been baked into Wall Street forecasts for months.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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The downsized performance follows declining attendance at the second jewel in the Triple Crown.—
Dan Belson,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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