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earring

[eer-ring, -ing] / ˈɪərˌrɪŋ, -ɪŋ /


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Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Earlier this month West Ham's Estelle Cascarino was stopped from coming on as a substitute against Chelsea in the Women's Super League because she was wearing an earring.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2026

The small canvas shows a young woman set on a dark background, her head turned towards the viewer and a pearl earring glinting from beneath her blue and cream turban.

From Barron's ● Jan. 8, 2026

Sussberg said he doesn’t expect to wear an earring, but might reconsider.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025

Inside was soft white cloth, and inside that a single golden earring.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Traditionally, Japanese convenience stores have also required workers to adhere to relatively conservative dress codes, including bans on certain hair dyes and large earrings.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Catherine wore a pair of Diana's pearl drop earrings to the premiere on Tuesday, as well as the late Queen Mother's amethyst sautoir necklace.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

At a photo shoot to promote “The Odyssey,” Zendaya wore earrings made from 3,000-year-old Persian gold discs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

The silver hand-shaped earrings Kahlo wears in the portrait were a gift from Pablo Picasso.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Her wavy brown hair flowed past her shoulders, and she wore a black sweater, silver dangly earrings, and a silver necklace with a key charm.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks




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