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
Professional pumps and smart jewelry add an extra layer of polish for workplaces with slightly stricter dress codes.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Her impact on shaping the American jewelry trends is not lost to time and lives on through the preservation of some of her most important pieces.
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Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Add a few packets to your jewelry box to protect your treasures from humidity damage.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Their wallets, phones, jackets, cash and jewelry totaling more than $6,200 were stolen, according to the criminal report.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
29 June 2026
Her impact on shaping the American jewelry trends is not lost to time and lives on through the preservation of some of her most important pieces.
—
Moises Mendez Ii,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Add a few packets to your jewelry box to protect your treasures from humidity damage.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Their wallets, phones, jackets, cash and jewelry totaling more than $6,200 were stolen, according to the criminal report.
—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
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The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
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That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
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Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
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The pop-up will display 20 pieces designed by Musa, as well as art depicting the dental ornamentation.
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Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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Hanson has long tried to dismantle the crown jewel of Howard’s legacy—yet after Australia’s worst mass shooting since Port Arthur, her rhetoric and Howard’s converged.
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He is draped across a chair, jewels on his hand glistening, and fur rugs lining the floor.
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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