rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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Bruce also shared some other photos of the prom couple, featuring Walker in his black tuxedo and Ava in a blush strapless dress adorned with rhinestones and a black bow. —
Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Where were the little babydoll tops with rhinestones? —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Tortoiseshell tips are accented with pink rhinestones for a funky and fun design. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 San Francisco’s Jonathan Carver Moore is offering small pieces by Demond Melancon representing colorful masks that recall classical African examples, created in glass beads and rhinestones on canvas, priced at $8,000. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
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Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Where were the little babydoll tops with rhinestones? —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026 Tortoiseshell tips are accented with pink rhinestones for a funky and fun design. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 San Francisco’s Jonathan Carver Moore is offering small pieces by Demond Melancon representing colorful masks that recall classical African examples, created in glass beads and rhinestones on canvas, priced at $8,000. —Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhinestone
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“Rhinestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/rhinestone. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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