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brooch

[brohch, brooch] / broʊtʃ, brutʃ /
NOUN
ornamental pin
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“It needs a ruffle,” she says, caught up in the process, before adding a frilly collar and glittering vintage brooch.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Tom and Evan greet a new day by looking out at the bay, and the mayor tosses that telltale brooch into the water.

From Salon Jun. 18, 2026

He finished his wedding-day look with a brooch, ruling out a boutonniere.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

The brooch, in the shape of Hindu deity Lord Krishna, is an emblem of both the fast-developing power of AI technology and hopes it will drive innovation in India's youthful economy.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

Bod dropped the brooch into his pocket, where it sat beside the heavy glass paperweight, the paintbrush, and the little pot of paint.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman

The museum also confirmed it lost a bust, brooches, a perfume bottle, two bracelets, comb, hatpin, belt buckle and several necklaces and pendants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Pendants and brooches packed with artificial intelligence abounded at the Consumer Electronics show, using cameras and microphones to watch and listen through the day like a vigilant personal assistant.

From Barron's Jan. 11, 2026

From her “controlled chaos” come intricate, ornate, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, brooches and rings.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 30, 2025

According to the authorities, eight items were taken including diadems, necklaces, ear-rings and brooches.

From BBC Oct. 19, 2025

Opening the jewelry box, she rummaged through the compartments of glittering pendants, brooches, and rings.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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