rhinestone

noun

Definition of rhinestonenext
as in zircon

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Recent Examples of rhinestone The shimmering extensions took off alongside the booming hair-extension market of the late ’90s and early 2000s, when beauty was increasingly punctuated with rainbow eye shadow, rhinestone decals, and anything that caught the light. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 One included a backless number with rhinestone beading, while another took on more of a Greek look with a deep neckline and material that draped over her arms down to the floor. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026 Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for. — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Brand manager Euan Franco flagged the trend online earlier this month, and decided to hop on the rhinestone bandwagon, hoping to resonate with SunLife’s consumers. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhinestone
  1. zircon
  2. jewelry
  3. cabochon
  4. cameo
  5. baguette
  6. paste
  7. scarab
Noun
  • Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
  • The operation in KwaZulu-Natal province is focused on extracting zircon, rutile, ilmenite, and titanium oxide — critical ingredients in products such as paint, sunscreen, and smartphones.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of zircon
Noun
  • Inside the main lodge, older couples, young families, and mixed-age friends bundled in woolen ponchos and turquoise jewelry huddle around wood-burning kiva fireplaces.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The jewelry brand, which specializes in demi-fine gold and bejeweled happy face charm bracelets, has seen triple-digit growth this season, according to Sophie Capel-Creasey, a jewelry buyer for Selfridges.
    — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of jewelry
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Hasbro, the company behind both toy lines, also gave its blessing for both the cameo and future crossover projects to come.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The signing comes as Kamara builds on his brand partnerships and high-profile appearances, including an upcoming collaboration with UGG and a cameo in Drake’s recently released short film FOMO.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cameo
Noun
  • Chanel and Paris Fashion Week go hand-in-hand like a fresh baguette and butter.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Consider pulling out a bigger baking dish to double it, and stock up on the baguette.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • When the rest of the coffee finishes brewing, slowly pour it into the sugar paste, whisking to dissolve and build a thick foam cap.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash and chop together until well combined, then continue working mixture, holding knife blade at an angle, until a smooth paste forms.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of paste
Noun
  • 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

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