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parure

noun

Definition of parure

as in garniture

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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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for parure

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Noun

Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.

— Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 16 Dec. 2022
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

Definition of garniture

Noun

Family portraits on loan from Chief Pharaoh include his mother, Olive, the former chief; his great-aunt, Pocahontas, in traditional buckskin regalia; the chief and his daughter.

— Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Cory Ridgeway Program specialist, Cedarville, New Jersey What kinds of patterns are on the regalia here today?

— Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of regalia

Noun

The black mesh gown swept the floor and featured a plunging V-neck bodice and pink crystallized adornments throughout, offering the musician a modicum of modesty in specific areas.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
The six-story lobby goes all out with adornment and craftsmanship.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adornment

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The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Smash-and-grab jewelry store thief Deavyn Holt ran last week through a Fort Worth mall and its parking lot as an armed security guard chased, according to a police account.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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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The ornamentation, both exterior and interior, is taken from the Late Classic and Earlv Post-Classic periods of the Mayan civilization in Meso-America, according to the national register.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Known colloquially as the Flower Mosque, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi draws its botanical inspiration not from its overall form but from its sumptuous ornamentation.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

Noun

Many sought wage garnishments, but none charged as high as 18% annual interest on bills, the rate Marshall tacked on.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
The women faced debts far beyond their capacity to pay, with possible wage garnishment, loss of assets and federal collection lawsuits.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of garnishment

Noun

From smoky, spirit-forward drinks to warming spices and frightening garnishes, cocktails in October have a little extra mystery.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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