parures

noun

plural of parure
as in garnitures

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parures
  1. gemstones
  2. adornments
  3. ornamentations
  4. regalia
  5. caparisons
  6. brilliants
  7. gems
  8. garnishments
Noun
  • Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Williams later retrieved the gemstones from police storage, along with, the lawsuit says, a generator, a power station, a bike light and a bike cupholder.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of gemstones
Noun
  • Biles stepped out in a red wine and metallic dress designed by DO LONG, detailed with gem-like adornments and dramatic tulle.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • When Christmas rolls around, her home can be found overflowing with cheerful Hobby Lobby finds, from red and green adornments to unique, oversized jingle bells.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of adornments
Noun
  • Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.
    — Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of ornamentations
Noun
  • The physical strain is immense—his face flushes crimson under the regalia—but his consciousness is no longer entirely his own.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026
  • That the game featured two countries with cultural and legal prohibitions against gay people made his presence in full rainbow regalia of a bucket hat, button-up shirt and shoes even more important.
    — Rachel Lerman, Washington Post, 27 June 2026
Definition of regalia
Noun
  • The Thrissur Vadakkunnathan temple’s annual Pooram parade features about 100 elephants adorned in golden headgear and colorful silk caparisons.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of caparisons
Noun
  • The first hour is brilliants, razor sharp dialogue, top notch performances by Kidman and Cruise.
    — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 Dec. 2025
Definition of brilliants
Noun
  • Stroll past its medieval half‑timbered houses and gems like La Couronne, where Julia Child tasted her first French meal.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The property is also only a short walk to Main Street in Bolton Landing, home to several local gems.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
Definition of gems
Noun
  • This contrasts with garnishments, where affirmative action is often required.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • In these cases, debt collectors can use tools, like lawsuits, garnishments and levies, to try to recover what they're owed.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Definition of garnishments
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