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
Three years ago, Brown falsely accused Nantambu, who designs and sells jewelry, of stealing $3 million in jewelry from him, the documents say.
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Pair it with a coordinating jacket, classic slingback flats, and pearl jewelry to elevate it even more.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
An investigation revealed four suspects smashed a jewelry case with hammers and stole jewelry, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Federal investigators say four men from South America burglarized homes in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, and walked away with more than a million dollars worth of cash, jewelry, firearms, precious metals and rare coins.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Pair it with a coordinating jacket, classic slingback flats, and pearl jewelry to elevate it even more.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 May 2026
An investigation revealed four suspects smashed a jewelry case with hammers and stole jewelry, police said.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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These flavors are not just for decoration.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Among Collington's awards and decorations was the Army Service Ribbon.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The 1 3/16-mile long race is the middle jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Alexis Corbière and Alexandre Portier, the French MPs overseeing the government commission investigating the shocking October 19, 2025, Louvre jewel heist, have accused the museum of deprioritizing security at the museum.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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