SCARAB Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

scarab

noun

Definition of scarab

as in cabochon

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rough

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Recent Examples of scarab One of her favorite specimens was the rain beetle, a fuzzy scarab-like insect that can't feed as an adult, relying solely on fat stores from its larval stages. — Christine Mai-Duc, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 The measure would also classify the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect and the rainbow scarab, a dung beetle, as the soil conservation insect. — Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026 On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots. — Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026 In one scene, Elizabeth wears an elaborate necklace of jeweled scarabs, a direct reference to the character’s interest in insects and science. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scarab

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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

And in 2017, historian Alberto (Carlos González) struggles to figure out how the two preceding tales intersect, stumped until an academic (Glenn Close in a brief, striking cameo) steps in to help.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The sketch also features a cameo from Ben Marshall as Jelly Roll, Marcello Hernandez as Jesus and Rosalía as a horny divorcee, egging him on to make the concert.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

Order a glass of chenin and a few cicchetti, Venice’s answer to tapas (slices of baguette topped with mortadella, artichoke or pâté), then find a seat by the water.

— Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Chanel and Paris Fashion Week go hand-in-hand like a fresh baguette and butter.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of baguette

Noun

The construction is as much about visual effect as engineering, with the intersecting lines lending a sense of movement to an otherwise traditional solitaire silhouette.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
What to Look for in Solitaire Engagement Rings When shopping for solitaire engagement rings, first consider the solitaire design itself.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitaire

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

So Sherman bought a bunch of funky fabric and cheap rhinestone jewelry and recreated the poses herself, as only the great artist of our postmodern age could.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
In the Season 2 trailer, which was released on October 7, Kardashian’s character Allura Grant is seen wearing a black velvet hood with giant rhinestone scorpion embellishments on the front.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhinestone

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