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bijou

[bee-zhoo, bee-zhoo] / ˈbi ʒu, biˈʒu /




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"We've kind of wanted to stay a very bijou, boutique studio... we're not too big, we're quite keen to stay a sensible size where everyone can feel like they're involved."

From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026

“Watermark is also a must,” says Maul of the bijou bookstore.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022

After his friends go home, he makes for his bedroom, a bijou space to the rear of the apartment that’s appointed with a simple antique Iranian table and a Flos Parentesi lamp.

From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2022

The bedrooms are bijou, with a clean, functional feel: bare brick painted brilliant white, wiring hidden in aluminium tubes, TV, coffee and tea things on a small chest of drawers.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 25, 2019

Hamel remained with Ayala and Tom, talking of the old days at the bijou, till he found himself obliged to leave them.

From Ayala's Angel by Anthony Trollope

Liam Gallagher has his debut solo album out on 6 October, and is deploying a bijoux marketing campaign based on musical snippets, a mysterious poster campaign, and word of mouth from key influencers.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 10, 2017

First of all, I’m obsessed with jewelry and bijoux.

From Forbes ● Feb. 24, 2015

Each of Carr’s bijoux is truly a work of art, conjuring its namesake—a frog prince, phoenix chicks—from mesmerizing gemstones.

From Architectural Digest ● Oct. 7, 2014

But if Ms. Von Teese hopes to become a household name, the kind that sells bijoux and bedding, she has her work cut out for her.

From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2012

And thou wilt have a maid to build thy hair, tie shoulder knots and make smart ribbons and frills, and furbish bijoux and gems.

From Mistress Penwick by Dutton Payne




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