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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
If bling’s your thing, Atlantis The Royal is for you.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Seen at the end of last year’s 28 Years Later rescuing the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams), Jimmy sports a tiara over his long blond locks and wears a track suit with a lot of bling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Add Some Sparkle Add a little bling to your tree that’s guaranteed to remind you of New Year’s.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Long sidelined in favor of near-nostalgia moments like Y2K bling and 2010s indie sleaze, the decade is primed for a return, reimagined through a more modern and practical lens.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Jan. 2026
Seen at the end of last year’s 28 Years Later rescuing the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams), Jimmy sports a tiara over his long blond locks and wears a track suit with a lot of bling.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Add Some Sparkle Add a little bling to your tree that’s guaranteed to remind you of New Year’s.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Its history begins in the last third of the 19th century, at a time of transition for the Dutch monarchy and also for Europe, when the great royal houses still relied on jewelry as a tool of institutional representation.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As for accessories, Bad Bunny wore matching cream gloves and a Royal Oak timepiece from Audemars Piguet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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That mindset led me to these smart anti-theft accessories and safety devices from Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His photographs vibrate with the excess of their ornamentation, with an audacity of presence that exceeds the realm of the emblematic.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its tapered legs and subtle ornamentation give it an old world quality that still looks right at home in a contemporary designscape.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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