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Recent Examples of parure
Wilhelmina was prudent and reserved; Juliana opted for the complete ensemble; Beatrix often chose to combine pieces of the parure without always resorting to the tiara.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
Noun
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
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Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
2 Dec. 2021
Noun
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Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Middleton famously wore an Alexander McQueen gown, William was in full military regalia (specifically an Irish Guards Mounted Officer's uniform), and celebrities like Sir Elton John, David and Victoria Beckham, Guy Ritchie, and Joss Stone were on the guest list.—
Christopher Luu,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Brown and her creative team have gotten caught up in adornment without capturing a deeper undertow that strings it all together.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since Fossil started releasing its special-edition ring watches — tapping everyone from Barbie to Nick Jonas and Disney for the task — people started falling in love with the adornments’ more playful side, not to mention mini-watches’ unisex wearability and gift-worthiness.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Authorities allege Gucci Mane was forced at gunpoint to sign paperwork, while others inside the studio were robbed of cash, jewelry and other valuables.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each digit is adorned with a ring, each one more eye-catching than the one before it; bands of gold and platinum, dolloped with gemstones.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 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
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Mabrey says UCHealth is the biggest offender regarding wage garnishment.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Among employers, Walmart had the most wage garnishments of its workers in Virginia, the report said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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Can a debt collector garnish your wages after 7 years?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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