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
That’s not just painting, but sculpture, jewelry, photography, pottery, metalwork, textiles and a lot more.
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Spend a good amount of time along Calle Fortaleza, which has some of the most interesting shops, like local jewelry at Muns Concept Store.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The exhibition also highlights Saar’s jewelry work.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Melvin likes to use thrifted trays to hold jewelry.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Spend a good amount of time along Calle Fortaleza, which has some of the most interesting shops, like local jewelry at Muns Concept Store.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
The exhibition also highlights Saar’s jewelry work.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Melvin likes to use thrifted trays to hold jewelry.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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Alongside the footwear, the capsule is completed by a selection of leather accessories—coasters, a planner cover, a key holder, and a valet tray—all made from leather and produced in the United States using traditional artisanal processes.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Because, obviously, there are different types of accessories for all the different types of grannies out there.—
Dino Bonačić,
Glamour,
2 May 2026
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Guests at the preview got a peek at table decorations and other aesthetic concepts for the ball, which raises money to benefit San Diego-area nonprofits.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Besides decorations at the airport, two more streetcars are to be wrapped by early May.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Her sculptural face is framed by a crown of fabric wrapped around her head and is dripping with jewels.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The shoes went with her couture Maison Margiela dress, which was jewel-embellished and featured a crinkly circular feature framing her.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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