rhinestone
noun
an artificial gem of paste, often cut to resemble a diamond.
rhinestones
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pluralof rhinestone.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Seaver said his aunt had told him she wanted to “rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton” after spending a lifetime wearing heavy rhinestones.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
She favored figure-hugging dresses, tops and sets, many of which were covered in sequins or embellished with rhinestones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Funnily enough, when Dolly Parton made her debut on “The Porter Wagoner Show,” she wasn’t wearing any rhinestones.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Known for her larger-than-life image, Dolly Parton combined rhinestones, wit and charm to sustain a career that crossed from country to mainstream pop.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The glitter of the rhinestones was answered by the glitter of the diamond in her engagement ring.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
