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
At night, cruisers are casually well-dressed and limit the bling, unlike days gone by.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The bling is back, but the war in the Persian Gulf has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in bling.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Brides, it’s believed that her third husband, Arthur Miller, also proposed without any bling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Expect free bike check-ups and bling.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The bling is back, but the war in the Persian Gulf has tarnished the outlook for the luxury watch industry — the ultimate in bling.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
According to Brides, it’s believed that her third husband, Arthur Miller, also proposed without any bling.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Expect free bike check-ups and bling.
—Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Not to be left out, high-end jewelry had quite a bit of success, too, with revenue growing by 18 percent compared to the previous year.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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The ship has a small but impressively provisioned boutique, filled with fine jewelry, high-end accessories, and some lovely beach and loungewear.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This Mosis padded laptop sleeve, $22, comes with a separate zippered carrying case that can hold your charging cables and accessories, like USB flash drives or external hard drives.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Louis Vuitton has a rich history of crafting accessories for the adventure-ready, but its roots in jewelry are relatively new compared with other maisons.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
Noun
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It is surrounded by appliqué ornamentation reflecting the decorative arts of each culture and an ornate frieze around the periphery.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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