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Recent Examples of parure
Wilhelmina was prudent and reserved; Juliana opted for the complete ensemble; Beatrix often chose to combine pieces of the parure without always resorting to the tiara.
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
The Queen was gifted a dazzling aquamarine and diamond necklace and earrings from the president of Brazil in honor of her coronation in 1953, and the tiara made the parure complete.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025
Sapphire jewelry set Worn by successive members of the Orléans family, including the last queen of France, Marie-Amélie, a sapphire parure, or a matching set of jewelry, was also taken in the raid.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
The fan blog reported that Princess Marie Caroline added more shimmer with statement diamond drop earrings that Princess Marie and Princess Sophie have also sported previously, bringing another heirloom into her parure of bridal jewels.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parure
Noun
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Who knew the colder months could offer such lush (not to mention tasty) fodder for garniture.—
Rachel Silva,
ELLE Decor,
16 Dec. 2022
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Your clock garniture set is by Tiffany & Company of New York and dates to the last quarter of the 19th century.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
2 Dec. 2021
Noun
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The coronation spoon The oldest surviving piece of coronation regalia and one of the oldest pieces in the crown jewels collection, the coronation spoon — which dates back to the 12th century — is used by the Archbishop of Canterbury during the most sacred part of the coronation ceremony.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Students in Imam’s classes on the Old and New Testaments do tutorials in his office, reading essays aloud while Imam wears full academic regalia.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Fleetwood wore a silk blazer with several silver adornments and accessorized the look with a pair of bracelets on his right arm and a wide gold wedding band on his left hand.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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From subtle additions to broadening landscaping strategies and adornments that are easy on the eye, these tips can make a big difference in a small space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Streep, 76, channeled Miranda Priestly by wearing a statement-making red cape coat from Givenchy by Sarah Burton's Fall 2026 collection, accessorized with black leather opera gloves, black Stuart Weitzman shoes, sparkling David Yurman jewelry and large black oversized glasses.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The photos published by The Sun immediately sparked headlines and theories that the pair are heading to the altar, with Cosmo referring to the piece of jewelry as an engagement ring with their full chest.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Each flower had a teeny gemstone in the center for a cute but subtle detail.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Yet its sleek, monochromatic design serves as a quiet counterpoint to the temple’s rich ornamentation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pale, dusty hues enhance natural light, offering a subtle counterpoint to the rich ornamentation, while ceiling paintings by Vicke Andrén, celebrated for his work at the Royal Swedish Opera, underscore the apartment’s artistic importance.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If successful, a judgment against you can ultimately lead to wage garnishment or bank account levies, depending on your state laws.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Other states have restricted the use of wage garnishment and property liens to collect medical debt.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set out a platter with garnishes to highlight the cocktail's ingredients—watermelon wedges, mint, and lime wheels.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a couple mint sprigs, slapped to release their aromas.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Parure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parure. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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