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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

On Friday, deans and faculty in academic regalia processed into Alumni Park, where the Trojan Marching Band accompanied the national anthem as temperatures climbed toward the 90s during the nearly two-hour ceremony.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
McDonald and Morgeson sat together near the half-court line, robed in regalia.

— Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of regalia

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Unexpected jewelry — bold, unconventional pieces that add a surprising twist and personality to any look.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Authorities warned that jewelry, electronics and other expensive items can make sellers attractive targets for criminals.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewelry

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Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026
The palette draws on her customers’ preferences for pink, blue and green gemstones.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of gemstone

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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
And brands like Cecilie Bahnsen and Dries Van Noten have reinvented the sporty shoe into something more like a collectable via unique and beautiful ornamentation.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornamentation

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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

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
Grace is in full-on shark mode, taking Kate with her to the greenhouse to fetch some basil for the negronis Todd is whipping up (basil is not actually a garnish for a negroni, but nobody is going to say that to Grace).

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

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