as in accessory
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She willed her large collection of jewelry to her nieces.
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Recent Examples of jewelry
Radiance Towelettes keep jewelry sparkling while traveling.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
There’s a matching harness with gold hardware layered over a white shirt paired with dark green loafers and accessories inspired by the jewelry and watch worn at the event.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Find more goods inside Queenstown’s oldest cottage at Vesta Design Boutique, which has handmade jewelry, wooden postcards (18 dollars) and possum-fur gloves (from 55 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The actress also wore Logan Hollowell jewelry.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
There’s a matching harness with gold hardware layered over a white shirt paired with dark green loafers and accessories inspired by the jewelry and watch worn at the event.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Find more goods inside Queenstown’s oldest cottage at Vesta Design Boutique, which has handmade jewelry, wooden postcards (18 dollars) and possum-fur gloves (from 55 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The actress also wore Logan Hollowell jewelry.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
Noun
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The light, airy space on 53rd Street houses cooler-than-cool home decor items, tech accessories, tabletop design and furniture, jewelry, and accessories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Galvan's worn medals, held trophies, but the Millikan High School senior wants a new accessory to one day show her future children.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shoppers can also find mini refrigerators and even Christmas decorations.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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If fragrance wants to retain both cultural and commercial strength in the decades ahead, legacy must be treated not as decoration, but as infrastructure.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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