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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

It was a bijou steak house compared to the wood-panelled leviathans they would eventually launch.

From The Guardian Mar. 17, 2019

Now, the company has reinterpreted that iconic bijou for modern times.

From New York Times Aug. 17, 2017

The President-elect was living in a very small house in Willet Street, what we should call a bijou residence.

From Fragments of an Autobiography by Felix Moscheles

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

In 20 years, she has successfully hawked more than 20 million bijoux for over $800 million in sales, according to her publicist.

From New York Times Mar. 6, 2010

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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