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
Dresser drawers and bathroom cabinets had been opened, and a VCR and some jewelry were missing.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Barbara spent the early part of her childhood in New Orleans before her father moved their family to Crawley, Louisiana, to open a jewelry store there.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The necklace is made up of black glass hearts that experts think were meant to imitate jet, a rare gemstone used in mourning jewelry.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
Barbara spent the early part of her childhood in New Orleans before her father moved their family to Crawley, Louisiana, to open a jewelry store there.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The necklace is made up of black glass hearts that experts think were meant to imitate jet, a rare gemstone used in mourning jewelry.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2025
Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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In February, Scott pleaded guilty to a felony charge of being an accessory after the fact in the crime.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Lowe’s is the latest store to offer early Halloween decorations, with several new decorations and animatronics from Disney’s Haunted Mansion ride.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
9 June 2025
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This photo shows the decoration from the cake of Jenita Aguilar's wedding, which is sponsored by the Pope, at her home in Tacloban City, province of Leyte on April 22, 2025, a day after Pope's death.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The voluminous gown featured shades of brown with jewel embellishments cascading down the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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There’s still a long, difficult road ahead before the jewel of the coast could separate from the city of San Diego and incorporate as its own municipality.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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