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parure

noun

Definition of parure

as in garniture

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for parure

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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
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

Definition of garniture

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This one resembles the winsome, acoustic Sea Change (2002) and Morning Phase (2014), dressing the shape-shifting troubadour’s reflective vocals in windswept orchestral-folk adornment.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of adornment

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Voskanyan had studied in Armenia to be a dentist and later worked a variety of jobs in America including in construction and jewelry and as a dental technician.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
The Rahvi lights, meanwhile, are adorned with jewelry-like amulets of semiprecious stones.

— Sean Santiago, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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Thieves also are increasingly targeting museum items with gold and other precious metals that can be melted down and with gemstones that can be removed and sold, the agency said in a report in August.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
As for jewelry pieces, the actress, naturally, wore pieces by Bulgari, including a Serpenti bracelet and a statement Serpenti necklace with a bold gemstone.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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After all, while there are protections surrounding the garnishment process, resolving an overpayment may require you to act quickly.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Defaulting on your student loans can tank your credit score and trigger even more serious consequences, including wage garnishment.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026

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