jewelry

noun

Definition of jewelrynext
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 And ascribing talismanic properties to jewelry is a tradition dating back thousands of years. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Both Swift and Kelce also wore Christian Louboutin shoes, and Swift accessorized with Cartier jewelry, her rep said. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 2026 The break-in comes just months after a major heist at the Louvre in Paris, when $102 million worth of 19th-century jewelry was taken. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026 According to the brand, each diamond was individually selected and set by hand at its California studio, where more than 100 craftspeople produce Tacori’s fine jewelry, including artisans who have worked for the company for as long as 30 years. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jewelry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jewelry
  1. accessory
  2. ornamentation
  3. decoration
  4. jewel
Noun
  • The designer recently also unveiled a Net-a-porter exclusive footwear capsule with Manolo Blahnik, which combines Blahnik’s craftsmanship across shoes and accessories with Wickstead’s feminine and detailed approach to womenswear.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • That means all the important stuff, along with some smaller accessories like weather-resistant furniture covers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Definition of accessory
Noun
  • The rear fenders are muscular without being bulky, and the tail has a clean, modern appearance that avoids excessive ornamentation.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Scenes from the Old and New Testaments unfold across its length, set within an elaborate decorative scheme inspired by Roman ornamentation.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • People in costumes marched alongside floats with advertisements and extravagantly patriotic decorations.
    — Nolan Rogalski, The Providence Journal, 5 July 2026
  • On Monday, June 29, multiple trucks were spotted outside the famous arena with workers loading equipment, grass and other decorations inside.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of decoration
Noun
  • Aerospace was the crown jewel inside Honeywell and the primary reason many investors owned shares in the conglomerate.
    — Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Earlier in the year that jewel grew significantly in size and scope to include the OMNIA Dayclub & Skybar.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
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“Jewelry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jewelry. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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