variants
or bling-bling
: flashy jewelry worn especially as an indication of wealth or status
broadly
: expensive and ostentatious possessions
Examples of bling in a Sentence
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While Dubai is synonymous with futuristic bling and off-the-scale glitz, Abu Dhabi presents a softer, slower, and less shiny exterior.
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Nicole Trilivas, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Just hours later, the actress showed off her new bling at the Met Gala in a baby pink ensemble by Michael Kors.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Chicken can make a delicious taco filling, but keep in mind that boneless, skinless chicken breasts can lack flavor bling.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 6 May 2024
The smooth jazz vibes and bling of the Saxophone House might not be for everyone.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 May 2024
Another 21st century ring went missing before Kelce lost his Super Bowl bling
Derrick Coleman won a title as a Seattle Seahawks rookie in 2013.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
Our whole watch staff has been struck by the pale green watches of early 2024, by how the calm color sophisticates and distinguishes a watch without falling into overstatement, ostentation, or bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Image Image The 20-minute show was full of embellishments and bling.
—Sadiba Hasan Maansi Srivastava, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Races are held in opulent locales among pretty and handsome faces and bling.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
Nicole Trilivas, Robb Report, 10 May 2024
Just hours later, the actress showed off her new bling at the Met Gala in a baby pink ensemble by Michael Kors.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Chicken can make a delicious taco filling, but keep in mind that boneless, skinless chicken breasts can lack flavor bling.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 6 May 2024
The smooth jazz vibes and bling of the Saxophone House might not be for everyone.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 4 May 2024
Another 21st century ring went missing before Kelce lost his Super Bowl bling
Derrick Coleman won a title as a Seattle Seahawks rookie in 2013.
—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 22 Apr. 2024
Our whole watch staff has been struck by the pale green watches of early 2024, by how the calm color sophisticates and distinguishes a watch without falling into overstatement, ostentation, or bling.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Image Image The 20-minute show was full of embellishments and bling.
—Sadiba Hasan Maansi Srivastava, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Races are held in opulent locales among pretty and handsome faces and bling.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Bling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bling. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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