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Recent Examples of parure
Wilhelmina was prudent and reserved; Juliana opted for the complete ensemble; Beatrix often chose to combine pieces of the parure without always resorting to the tiara.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
Noun
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
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Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
2 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Kent & Curwen’s fall 2026 collection, which showed at Westminster School in London in April, was an ode to the posh English collegiate look, full of tennis and cricket sweaters, tweed jackets, and knitwear that sparkled with brooches resembling military regalia.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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In the pictures, Billy can be seen standing taller than his dad, wearing his graduation regalia.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Creeping Jenny and a selection of peachy annual flowers add adornment to the base.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Elisabeth wore a traditional cap and gown, accessorizing with a Belgian flag adornment worn around her neck for the milestone.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Noun
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This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Born in India, the bride explained to me that in Vedic astrology, also known as Hindu or Indian astrology, the sapphire is considered both the most powerful gemstone—and the riskiest.—
Jessica Scemama,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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Colored gemstones and a dozen different ceramic colors are used to create versatile jewelry looks that can be selected to suit one’s outfit or mood.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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From there, the ornamentation strips back, room by room, evolving with the narrative of the album.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
29 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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Learn how to get rid of your high-rate debt before a garnishment starts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The consequences for failing to meet your tax obligations can range from late fees and collection notices to wage garnishment and property liens.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The menu is full of twists-on-classics such as the Clean Dirty Martini, served with a frozen cube of olive juice, and the Ritz Pimms with, of course, many secret ingredients in addition to ginger ale, Champagne, and garnishes of fruit, cucumber, fresh mint and griottine cherries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And the green, gorgeous Honeydew Smash ($19) boasts the gem-like tint of Midori Melon Liqueur, made with both Dos Hombres Tequila and Mezcal and finished with a garnish of fruity melon chunks.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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