birthstone

noun

Definition of birthstonenext
as in gemstone

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Recent Examples of birthstone The bride-to-be also flashed her new engagement ring, which features her birthstone, a diamond, with Graziadei's birthstone, an emerald, on each side of the center stone. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Puzzle features architectural stacking rings, and small sliding birthstone charms to add to necklaces. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 The charm is set with customizable birthstones that allow the wearer to represent specific people, relationships, or moments. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 Teal The December birthstone is turquoise, a blue-green stone that symbolizes strength, serenity, and joy. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for birthstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthstone
  1. gemstone
  2. cabochon
  3. scarab
  4. solitaire
  5. baguette
  6. cameo
Noun
  • The younger Sebastian selected a rainbow gemstone, Charlotte a bracelet and a ring.
    — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of gemstone
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  • Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of cabochon
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  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • The construction is as much about visual effect as engineering, with the intersecting lines lending a sense of movement to an otherwise traditional solitaire silhouette.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • What to Look for in Solitaire Engagement Rings When shopping for solitaire engagement rings, first consider the solitaire design itself.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of solitaire
Noun
  • Order a glass of chenin and a few cicchetti, Venice’s answer to tapas (slices of baguette topped with mortadella, artichoke or pâté), then find a seat by the water.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Chanel and Paris Fashion Week go hand-in-hand like a fresh baguette and butter.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • The Kool-Aid man never comes crashing through the wall; there’s no cameo from Big Red’s kissing couple.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Obviously Michael Weatherly would not be here for a cameo if not for Mark Harmon’s wholesale return to his character.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cameo

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“Birthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthstone. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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