rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Top off the look with a black rhinestone clutch and pearl drop earrings, which add just the right amount of contrast and polish for a picture-perfect New Year’s Eve ensemble.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
To elevate the look, Minerva fully outlined each nail in the teensy-tiniest of rhinestones.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
Sugar & Vice paints the hideaway bar with sparkling lights, rhinestones and a whole lot of pink.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Top off the look with a black rhinestone clutch and pearl drop earrings, which add just the right amount of contrast and polish for a picture-perfect New Year’s Eve ensemble.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
To elevate the look, Minerva fully outlined each nail in the teensy-tiniest of rhinestones.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 16 Dec. 2025
Sugar & Vice paints the hideaway bar with sparkling lights, rhinestones and a whole lot of pink.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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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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