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Recent Examples of bijou
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
One of Swaziland’s earliest foes was the South African Republic under Paul Kruger, who was president from 1883 and 1900 and whose desired inroads into this bijou country were later documented by Hamilton Sipho Simelane, in the Transafrican Journal of History.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
Then pick up Fellow Pirch artisanal glassware that looks like coffee gear bijou and comes in amber, smoke, garnet, and woodland green.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for bijou
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Her hairstylist gave tendril lovers an idea for a whole new way to wear one, tucking Grande's bangs behind a section of hair left loose not from her hairline but a bit farther back—still elegant, but a bit more playful and creative.—
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Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.—
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For accessories, Moore opted for dainty baubles from Shay Jewelry.—
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Aside from Larsson, other trendsetters are joining in on the trend, attaching chains, keychains and other baubles to their jeans.—
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Though not the ones that look like ski masks, but rather dainty knit-and-cashmere pieces that provide warmth around your head and can be layered with any kind of sweater or coat.—
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Prices start at only $8 with this two-piece set of dainty lace placemats that look like family heirlooms.—
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With sturdy construction, ample shelf space, and glass doors, china cabinets are excellent for storing and displaying delicate china sets, trinkets, decorative plates, heirloom decor, and more.—
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Living party favors add a fresh twist, with potted plants and propagated cuttings replacing traditional trinkets.—
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The perfect balance for a sport that jostles between exquisite and excruciating.—
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As with Sátántangó, Tarr devised exquisite tracking shots that seemed to float through János’ unhappy universe, delivering one knockout image after another.—
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Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
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Orio Extending from the coast, over the mountains, and then dropping into a valley anchored by a river, Orio is a beloved gem in the Basque Country.—
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According to Google Arts & Culture, the city's economy is based on tourism, gemstone cutting, jewelry manufacturing, and information technology.—
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If gemstones are on your radar, Avoova’s owner is also a leading expert in tanzanite.—
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These Hokas are the rare travel shoe that works across all ages, activity levels, and destinations.—
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The study offers rare, direct evidence of this process by tracking cool gas across entire galaxies, something that was not possible before large surveys like MaNGA.—
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“Bijou.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bijou. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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