rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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When Aja, a transgender drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant, books an international gig, the logistics go far beyond packing wigs and rhinestones.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Many had rainbow glitter and rhinestones adorning their faces.
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.
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Parker dazzled in a baby blue suit, while her daughter opted for an all black three-piece set with rhinestone embellishments on the top.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Many had rainbow glitter and rhinestones adorning their faces.
—Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025
The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 7 June 2025
Parker dazzled in a baby blue suit, while her daughter opted for an all black three-piece set with rhinestone embellishments on the top.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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