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earring

[eer-ring, -ing] / ˈɪərˌrɪŋ, -ɪŋ /
NOUN
jewelry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bracelet brooch costume gem glass gold jewel knickknack necklace ornament pendant silver tiara treasure trinket
STRONG
adornment anklet band bangle bauble beads bijou bling brass cameo chain charm choker cross crown diamonds finery frippery ice junk lavaliere locket pin regalia ring rock rosary solitaire sparkler stickpin stone
WEAK
tie pin
Antonyms
STRONG
plainness

Example Sentences

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Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" will be displayed in Japan later this year, the Dutch Mauritshuis museum said Thursday, a rare outing abroad for one of the world's most famous artworks.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

While researchers found several promising potential applications for the Thermal Earring, their findings were preliminary, since the focus was on the range of potential uses.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Tracy Chevalier, author of books including Girl With a Pearl Earring, was among those paying tribute on social media, writing: "RIP AS Byatt, your books have given us all such pleasure."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

At the time, Mattel denied the Earring Magic Ken was queer and later pulled him from shelves.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

He knows all about buses, and we buy tickets with the bit of leftover money from Earring Aunty.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman