SOLITAIRE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

solitaire

noun

Definition of solitaire

as in cabochon

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Recent Examples of solitaire The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 For a modern twist on the classic solitaire, to-be-weds may consider getting an east-west engagement ring or having the stone placed in a bezel setting. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 22 May 2026 Rocky's own name for himself is a type of thrush called a solitaire bird slowed down. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2026 An early version of the best dessert in the house was a great-tasting but untidy wet block of orange cake the size of a solitaire deck with a ping-pong scoop of chocolate ice cream. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solitaire

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Noun

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
The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

Eating them with your hands adds to the experience and soaking up the broth with crusty charred baguette—well, there’s nothing better.

— Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Comprising diamonds with a combined weight of more than 200 carats, the missing necklace features a six-carat central stone surrounded by lines of baguette diamonds and hundreds of smaller gems arranged in a sunburst motif.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of baguette

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

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

Definition of rhinestone

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