: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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Hillary accessorized her look with the Peace on Earth brooch created by jewelry designer Ann Hand.
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Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Cabinets of curiosities include a Napoleon bust pinned with a Chanel brooch.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
One of the most interesting artifacts uncovered was a book clasp that the Vikings appeared to refashion as a buckle or brooch pin.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
There are also examples of antique pearl necklaces and brooches, showing the meticulous craftsmanship required to create these timeless treasures, from the Belle Époque to today.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Cabinets of curiosities include a Napoleon bust pinned with a Chanel brooch.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2025
One of the most interesting artifacts uncovered was a book clasp that the Vikings appeared to refashion as a buckle or brooch pin.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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