SCARAB Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

scarab

noun

Definition of scarab

as in cabochon

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rough

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Recent Examples of scarab One of her favorite specimens was the rain beetle, a fuzzy scarab-like insect that can't feed as an adult, relying solely on fat stores from its larval stages. — Christine Mai-Duc, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 The measure would also classify the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect and the rainbow scarab, a dung beetle, as the soil conservation insect. — Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026 On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots. — Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026 In one scene, Elizabeth wears an elaborate necklace of jeweled scarabs, a direct reference to the character’s interest in insects and science. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scarab

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Noun

The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

Bo kho is a Vietnamese dish of beef braised in a flavorful broth with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and garlic, commonly eaten with baguette.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
The required ingredients included plums, farro, a can of chickpeas, summer squash and a baguette.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of baguette

Noun

Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of solitaire

Noun

Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of zircon

Noun

The Eras Tour performer is pictured squatting in her dreamy pink-and-white strapless gown by designer Markarian, offering a closer look at her teardrop earrings and classic low-bun updo.

— Ashleigh Carter, InStyle, 17 July 2026
The experience of eating it is even more shocking … the electric crunch of passionfruit seeds giving way to exploding citrus vesicles, glimmering like wayward teardrop gems … and … was that a dehydrated banana?

— Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of teardrop

Noun

What’s even better is that there’s a belt to fit any festival dress code, from western concho belts, dramatic fringe or tassel belts, to sparkling rhinestone styles.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Your metallic belts or rhinestone bags from the early 2000s might be worth a second chance in the sunlight.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Definition of rhinestone

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