solitaire

noun

Definition of solitairenext
as in cabochon

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Recent Examples of solitaire For a modern twist on the classic solitaire, to-be-weds may consider getting an east-west engagement ring or having the stone placed in a bezel setting. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026 Rocky's own name for himself is a type of thrush called a solitaire bird slowed down. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026 The sapphire, encircled by 14 solitaire diamonds, was designed by the famed House of Garrard. — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 An early version of the best dessert in the house was a great-tasting but untidy wet block of orange cake the size of a solitaire deck with a ping-pong scoop of chocolate ice cream. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solitaire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitaire
  1. cabochon
  2. scarab
  3. baguette
  4. cameo
  5. zircon
  6. rhinestone
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
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • The sandwiches come either on a roll or a baguette and are made with Boar’s Head meats and cheeses.
    — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026
  • Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
Definition of baguette
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  • There is no current information about Pankow returning to Outer Banks next season, and the show probably wouldn’t have blown a secret cameo in a trailer.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • There are lovely moments, like when shucked oysters are used to flirt or when chef Eric Ripert, a longtime friend of Bourdain, makes a cameo, or whenever actor Emilia Jones as Bourdain's love interest appears.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Definition of cameo
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
  • This can be interpreted many ways, from glitter parts and rhinestone placements to artistic hairlines and cuffed bubble braids.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
  • Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce dresses up a bright pastel green French mani with rhinestone details that add some shine to the overall look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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