cabochon

noun

Definition of cabochonnext
as in baguette

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Recent Examples of cabochon The oval base, in black obsidian, is set with a red spinel cabochon. — Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2026 In her engagement to Mark Phillips in 1973, her first ring featured a two-carat cabochon cut blue sapphire stone on a traditional band of yellow Welsh gold. — Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026 There is also a cabochon moonstone dated 1913 on the exterior. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 The inlay is protected within a metal bezel, per the campaign, beneath a protective glass dome cabochon. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cabochon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabochon
  1. baguette
  2. scarab
  3. cameo
  4. solitaire
  5. zircon
  6. rhinestone
Noun
  • The two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.
    — Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • In the background, the soft morning sunlight casts a warm glow, illuminating a spread of orange juice, tea, and a baguette sandwich with butter and jam.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • The film, which hits theaters December 18, sees Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem and Anya Taylor-Joy — who had a cameo in Part Two — back, with Robert Pattinson among the new additions to the cast.
    — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Sandler first connected with Kelce on the set of the 2025 Netflix comedy Happy Gilmore 2, in which the football star had a cameo.
    — Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of cameo
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  • Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of zircon
Noun
  • Her nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, created a similar look in June, bedazzling Jenner’s pale pink Gel-X extensions with rhinestone French tips.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
  • Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce dresses up a bright pastel green French mani with rhinestone details that add some shine to the overall look.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Definition of rhinestone

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“Cabochon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabochon. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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