earring

Example Sentences

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The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Sussberg said he doesn’t expect to wear an earring, but might reconsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

We meet Selena, a goth “content creator” with green streaks in her hair, a razor blade earring and a spiked choker, who would like to look more approachable, like Alicia Silverstone in “Clueless.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2025

PR consultant Ms Spence first felt a lump behind her ear in September 2023 when she was putting in an earring.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

A “diamond” earring glistens in one of his ears, and his snapback matches his sneakers.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas