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jewelry

noun

Definition of jewelrynext
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 Black-and-white photos show Kelly styling the dress with white gloves, a sash and diamond jewelry while wearing her hair in an updo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Her jewelry, meanwhile, was considerably more expensive than the clothes. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 The larger forms also acted as propositions for where The Ouze might go next, extending the same sculptural language beyond jewelry and into furniture, fashion, and the home. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 But again, what feels worth the money can’t always fit inside a jewelry box. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
  1. accessory
  2. ornamentation
  3. decoration
  4. jewel
Noun
  • Why pet owners are building dog grooming routines The biggest driver behind the boom in luxury pet accessories probably is not beauty at all.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • From vintage Midwestern treasures at Kimmswick Keepsake to home goods, clothing, and accessories at Sparrow+Mason, you’re bound to find the perfect item to take home with you.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of accessory
Noun
  • Freedom, mobility; who gets to be an artist; style, ornamentation, artifice; work, leisure; the counterculture; the denigration of femininity; West Coast oddballism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • Others came hoping to find unique decorations and one-of-a-kind pieces not available in traditional retail stores.
    — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Garage Clutter Seasonal decorations, sports equipment, old tools, outdoor gear, and miscellaneous boxes often end up in the garage with no real plan for what happens next.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Every jewel begins with a dream, an emotion, a vision, an idea waiting to be brought to life.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Hamilton also wore some serious jewels, with a diamond necklace and stud earrings.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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