parure

noun

Definition of parurenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
  1. garniture
  2. regalia
  3. adornment
  4. jewelry
  5. gemstone
  6. ornamentation
  7. garnishment
  8. garnish
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
  • Despite the extreme heat, fans were in full festival regalia.
    — Biz Sherbert, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • But all of them dress in the same black‑plate regalia over weather‑beaten leather.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of regalia
Noun
  • The primary consideration governing watches, jewelry and other personal adornment is player safety.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The adornments will include traditional dress, crafts, pottery, baskets, blankets, posters or anything the decorators choose to show off about their heritage.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of adornment
Noun
  • On Tuesday, the jewelry and silversmith firm will open a Caviar Bar at its Milan showroom in Palazzo Gavazzi, where Buccellati jewels and its table and decor pieces will glimmer among Chahan Minassian’s interior designs and vice versa.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Margarita, who studied jewelry design, is unsure whether Princess Margaret would have been a fan of her jewelry preferences.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewelry
Noun
  • The brand, designed by Vincenzo Castaldo, is known for its vibrant colored gemstone jewels, chunky gold designs and bold, unconventional volumes.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Green cat-eye tips shimmer under gemstones and gold chrome trees.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of gemstone
Noun
  • The rhinestone ornamentation doubled as a girly and whimsical photo-op.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Clad in pine paneling, the cabins go light on ornamentation, instead emphasizing the surrounding landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Definition of ornamentation
Noun
  • After all, while there are protections surrounding the garnishment process, resolving an overpayment may require you to act quickly.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Defaulting on your student loans can tank your credit score and trigger even more serious consequences, including wage garnishment.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of garnishment
Noun
  • Reserve several small cauliflower florets and some of the corn for garnish.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting cocktail is a balanced mix of CÎROC vodka, Coca-Cola’s Fresca Peach, grenadine, fresh lime juice, a candy peach ring garnish, and a pinch of salt.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of garnish

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