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
The ceremony honored achievements in fashion across several categories including ready-to-wear, jewelry, accessories, graduate design and sustainability.
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Undeterred, Morgan shoplifts the piece of jewelry, setting off a chain of events so outlandish that this first season feels much longer than eight half-hour-long episodes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The store sells items such as clothing, kitchenware, jewelry, books, craft supplies, small furniture and more.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Undeterred, Morgan shoplifts the piece of jewelry, setting off a chain of events so outlandish that this first season feels much longer than eight half-hour-long episodes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The store sells items such as clothing, kitchenware, jewelry, books, craft supplies, small furniture and more.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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Marie, the New Yorker, has historically only shopped for jewelry and accessories during mall trips with her friends.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
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Seasonal and holiday decorations are especially popular thrift store finds, particularly during the fall and winter months, says Pinto.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
4 Apr. 2026
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Classy baby shower decor Floral decorations are fun and attractive.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Following Princess Margaret’s death in 2002, its whereabouts remained unclear, adding to its reputation as a missing royal jewel.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Broward Center, built in 1991, is a critical economic jewel for the city, Hooper said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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