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
The bag is available in a variety of statement-making colors and features tons of bling; grab it to spice up your current collection ahead of summer.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 June 2025
New York will raise its championship banner and distribute the bling on national TV Saturday, igniting a Brooklyn arena that’s been packed out to the upper deck.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Fred Leighton jewels were her bling of choice, specifically the jewelers selection of vintage diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
Drake made Justin Bieber’s hotline bling, but there was no reply.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 June 2025
New York will raise its championship banner and distribute the bling on national TV Saturday, igniting a Brooklyn arena that’s been packed out to the upper deck.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Fred Leighton jewels were her bling of choice, specifically the jewelers selection of vintage diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 May 2025
Drake made Justin Bieber’s hotline bling, but there was no reply.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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In a cover story for Only Natural Diamonds magazine published on June 5, Shields explained that her second daughter, Grier Henchy, will be the one to inherit her jewelry collection, despite being younger.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Sona, which means ‘gold’ in Hindi, was named after his grandfather’s jewelry business.—
Yessar Rosendar,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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While the painting’s subjects are typically associated with hunting, their strange arrangements and Grotesque ornamentation suggest they were intended for the amusement and entertainment of the lodge’s guests.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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