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
Leah Eyewear and Jewelry Case This clever organizer comes with five compartments to stow eyeglasses, sunglasses, and jewelry.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
An 88-year-old Seattle woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man violently assaulted and robbed her, biting off her finger and stealing her jewelry, police say.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Come for traditional Turkish carpets, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, and more—and make sure to sit, share a tea, and haggle.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Etsy search data shows gothic wallpaper searches have more than doubled, while solder jewelry searches are up 1,500%.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
An 88-year-old Seattle woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a man violently assaulted and robbed her, biting off her finger and stealing her jewelry, police say.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Come for traditional Turkish carpets, gold and silver jewelry, leather goods, and more—and make sure to sit, share a tea, and haggle.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
Etsy search data shows gothic wallpaper searches have more than doubled, while solder jewelry searches are up 1,500%.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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Its foldable design with a snap closure keeps accessories organized, without taking up too much room in an everyday purse or carry-on bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shoes & Accessories Landsberg says that items like shoes and accessories must pass their thrift store's standard of cleanliness before they're put out in the store.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Comparable in size to the Arc de Triomphe, the Porte Monumentale also contained surface ornamentation based on Haeckel’s exacting lifelong documentation of organisms to be found in the world’s oceans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Cabinet Room of the White House has also gotten some golden ornamentation added.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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After a few days, store them for winter or display your pumpkins for autumn decorations.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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