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
Pair it with sneakers and a tote at the airport, then switch to statement jewelry and a low heel for your evening plans.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Restore Your Jewelry’s Sparkle Dish soap is the ideal at-home cleaning solution for your fine jewelry, according to insurer Jewelers Mutual Group.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
In a cover story for Only Natural Diamonds magazine published on June 5, Shields explained that her second daughter, Grier Henchy, will be the one to inherit her jewelry collection, despite being younger.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 June 2025
Sona, which means ‘gold’ in Hindi, was named after his grandfather’s jewelry business.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Restore Your Jewelry’s Sparkle Dish soap is the ideal at-home cleaning solution for your fine jewelry, according to insurer Jewelers Mutual Group.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
In a cover story for Only Natural Diamonds magazine published on June 5, Shields explained that her second daughter, Grier Henchy, will be the one to inherit her jewelry collection, despite being younger.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 13 June 2025
Sona, which means ‘gold’ in Hindi, was named after his grandfather’s jewelry business.
—Yessar Rosendar, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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As far as accessories, don’t miss out on this hands-free Jw Pei Aylin Phone Crossbody Bag, which earned a spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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The label has become known for translating Provençal traditions into exuberant womenswear, menswear, and viral accessories.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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Their handbags would be architectural in shape, sleek and spare of overwrought ornamentation.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2025
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The Raw Edition from Copenhagen Distillery is a clear statement of intent, avoiding ornamentation and putting instead process and material at the forefront.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Along with a glimmering Christmas display of ornaments and decorations, the Guamans have collections of garden and holiday gnomes.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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For some, July 4th gatherings focus on fireworks, games, and decorations.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The wigs depicted by Yang in her paintings are mounted on Chinese opera mask stands and they are decorated with flowers, jewels, wheat, grasses and fruit.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The annual event, which kicked off Wednesday with a 250,000-plus-person attendance, is the crowning jewel of music festivals.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2025
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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