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
Drake made Justin Bieber’s hotline bling, but there was no reply.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Olympics Legend: Simone Biles Simone Biles performs in uniforms glittering with body bling.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
Olympics Legend: Simone Biles Simone Biles performs in uniforms glittering with body bling.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
For a tiny bit of bling, finish with an itty-bitty rhinestone right in the center of the half-moon of each nail.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 28 Apr. 2025
And lastly, the final adornments: odds and ends to add bling to your clothing.
—Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bling
Noun
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Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The Academy Award-winning actress styled the look with minimal jewelry, including a pair of gold earrings and a large gold ring.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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The tomb should be in the ground; simple, without particular ornamentation, and bearing only the inscription: Franciscus.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bling. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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