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Recent Examples of bijou
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Since Khouri officially launched her business with the opening of her atelier in 2013, she has become known for jewellery that sits somewhere between sculpture and bijou.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
In 2018, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell launched a TV commercial for its then-new Nacho Fries that looked just like a sneak preview a viewer might see at the local bijou.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
Welcome to the world of From Lucie, Franc de Ferriere’s new bakery, which opened this past weekend in the East Village behind a bijou, mustard yellow storefront—and has already attracted lines around the block.
—Jordan Hernandez, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2023
Firstly, Rosemary, a bijou new riad with a calming courtyard and sunny rooftop, from Laurence Leenaert, the designer behind the LRNCE brand of ceramics and textiles.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
Following is the Wunderkammer room, focused on the maison’s bijou wonders.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2022
The street is lined with markets, bakeries, and bijou food shops with rotisserie chickens twirling in the window.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2022
In addition to the Christie’s auction, Hubert de Givenchy’s style has inspired a tribute across town, at the Galerie Kugel, a bijou of an antiques gallery on the Left Bank.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 June 2022
Noun
Jenner’s black velvet clutch was adorned with Schiaparelli’s signature keyhole bijou plate and gold embroideries.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Since Khouri officially launched her business with the opening of her atelier in 2013, she has become known for jewellery that sits somewhere between sculpture and bijou.
—Felix Bischof, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024
In 2018, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell launched a TV commercial for its then-new Nacho Fries that looked just like a sneak preview a viewer might see at the local bijou.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024
Welcome to the world of From Lucie, Franc de Ferriere’s new bakery, which opened this past weekend in the East Village behind a bijou, mustard yellow storefront—and has already attracted lines around the block.
—Jordan Hernandez, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2023
Firstly, Rosemary, a bijou new riad with a calming courtyard and sunny rooftop, from Laurence Leenaert, the designer behind the LRNCE brand of ceramics and textiles.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
Following is the Wunderkammer room, focused on the maison’s bijou wonders.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2022
The street is lined with markets, bakeries, and bijou food shops with rotisserie chickens twirling in the window.
—Zoe Dubno, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2022
In addition to the Christie’s auction, Hubert de Givenchy’s style has inspired a tribute across town, at the Galerie Kugel, a bijou of an antiques gallery on the Left Bank.
—Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijou
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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Just last fall, the actress and entrepreneur launched her second furniture line with CB2, a collection that embodies her elegant style.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
Noun
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That includes this compact jewelry box that has a zip closure to keep your necklaces, earrings, and other baubles secure, as well as little pockets and slots for organization.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Few films that confront the pandemic head on have illuminated the experience, and the most enduring COVID movie to date has been a bauble: Nicole Kidman’s promotional trailer for AMC Theatres, which was released in 2021 to revive enthusiasm for moviegoing once theatres reopened.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 55-year-old entertainer has been serving up some spring-ready nail looks in recent weeks, last seen wearing minimalist soap nails with a dainty french tip.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
21 Apr. 2025
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One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
29 July 2024
Noun
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Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The play’s cast is excellent, particularly the exquisite, charismatic and very funny Mahira Kakkar as Ananya.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The 1925 designation declared that Rioja’s wines are not merely a product of geography, but of philosophy—that to label a bottle as Rioja is to name a lineage, to recognize an unbroken chain of hands shaping something enduring and exquisite.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The island’s culinary gem is the freshwater clams, harvested from the lagoons of Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo in northern São Jorge.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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If the Vintage Popup is a success, ThredUp users may see more vintage gems on the platform.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Choose from more than 80 games to play at the Appalachian Pinball Museum, then wander through the nearby Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County to see fossils, polished gemstones and special exhibits.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2025
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Inside the cavern were five vessels containing about 1,800 gemstones and precious metals, dating to around 240 BCE, and small pieces of bone and ash.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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The 35-year-old singer-songwriter is a bona fide music superstar in her own right, and the two offered the tristate area a rare main event concert.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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The news is a rare bright spot for the U.S. travel industry.—
Kevin Ryan,
Quartz,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bijou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijou. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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