SOLITAIRE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

solitaire

noun

Definition of solitaire

as in cabochon

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Recent Examples of solitaire 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 The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for solitaire

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Noun

Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

There has been no confirmation yet if Leonardo DiCaprio will return for a cameo in the film, but there’s no sense in counting him out.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
And a third-act cameo by a former Oscar winner feels out of place rather than like a happy surprise.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 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

On the runway at the Schiaparelli fall 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week in July, the dress appeared on the runway paired with a daintier shoe, opting for a nude satin pump with a curved heel, a rhinestone charm and mirror leather soles.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
Kim Kardashian turned heads in a bold optical illusion dress dripping in rhinestone fringe during a night out in Rome, Italy, on October 24.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhinestone

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