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
After crashing into the front of a jewelry store, multiple suspects stole an unidentified amount of jewelry from a San Jose jewelry store on Friday, authorities said.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Using jewelry to signal a change in status also isn’t new, but the idea of publicly marking divorce and reclaiming it as a celebration is.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
India's largest exports to the U.S. include textiles, gems and jewelry, as well as seafood, which are expected to be the worst affected.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Just throw on some shiny jewelry and a statement bag to round it all out, and don’t forget tights when the cold weather hits.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Using jewelry to signal a change in status also isn’t new, but the idea of publicly marking divorce and reclaiming it as a celebration is.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
India's largest exports to the U.S. include textiles, gems and jewelry, as well as seafood, which are expected to be the worst affected.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Just throw on some shiny jewelry and a statement bag to round it all out, and don’t forget tights when the cold weather hits.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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This roomy backpack offers plenty of space for your laptop, along with front-zip and side pockets for all your travel accessories.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Extra Winter Accessories Your coat closet shouldn't be bursting at the seam with outwear accessories, either.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Born into postwar optimism in the mid-20th century, the movement favored steel, concrete, and insulated glass in defiance of ornamentation.—
Will Speros,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Barnsdall is home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles commission, Hollyhock House, with its commanding monolithic forms, geometric ornamentation, and modern take on Mayan Revival architecture.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The festivities included a catered spread of food, themed decorations and a special gift from the brand.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more Halloween decorations from Pottery Barn’s clearance section for up to 50% off.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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And one of its brightest jewels was under water.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deep and jewel-toned, Perry says that a striking crimson red makes for a perfect fall shade.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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