variants
or bling-bling
as in jewelry
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
He dressed simply but flashed some serious bling around his neck and on his fingers.
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Recent Examples of bling
These six engagement rings for men offer beauty and bling.
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
There is a for-sale V-bucks skin, but players are also getting a free one on November 25, which includes a pickaxe, back bling and a wallpaper, as seen above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
From Taylor Swift’s varsity letter looks, to Brittany Mahomes’s red leather biker suit and Ciara’s football digit bling, WAGs have rightfully paved the way for a fashion genre of their own.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
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For all ages, the law bans the use of fake weapons, blood, and simulated gunfire.
—Iris Sanchez, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Ian Malone, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2024
There is a for-sale V-bucks skin, but players are also getting a free one on November 25, which includes a pickaxe, back bling and a wallpaper, as seen above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
From Taylor Swift’s varsity letter looks, to Brittany Mahomes’s red leather biker suit and Ciara’s football digit bling, WAGs have rightfully paved the way for a fashion genre of their own.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2024
Related Articles Crochet catches on as a new hobby for Bay Area teens
Día San Jose’s bling and brightness honor loved ones and celebrate Latino culture
Why millennial indie singer Mitski attracts teen audiences
For all ages, the law bans the use of fake weapons, blood, and simulated gunfire.
—Iris Sanchez, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Eagle-eyed sleuths quickly traced the 5.02 carat cushion cut East-West ring back to jewelry label Jessica McCormack, a growing favorite among the Hollywood It-girl milieu.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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Every generation likes to have their own take on a look, and jewelry trends are no different.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Bicycles, as well as parts and accessories, may be donated year-round from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Recycling and Trash Collection office at 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road, according to the release.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Alternative Accessories by Vertigo Established in Phoenix, Arizona and based in New York City, Vertigo is an accessories label with an unwavering focus on timeless appeal through versatility and individuality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course, there is improv in the movie, just naturally little ornamentation and stuff.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Suggestions range from temperature regulation to come-hither ornamentation for attracting mates, to tools of self-defense.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Dec. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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