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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

She found an earring in the driveway and turned it in to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026

She still wears a bracelet and an earring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

BBC Radio 2's Mills joked: "I am playing the role of James from The Traitors, and my fake earring is absolutely killing me, although I am getting quite used to these really big sideburns!"

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026

They sparkle as she runs a hand over her shiny black braid—and then I notice, with a shock, that an earring is coming off.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

"I cut off my ponytail, shaved off my beard, took all my earrings out, bought a £60 suit - all that's totally true - the day before I had my interview."

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

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

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

She beamed at them, and her dangling emerald earrings sparkled alongside her smile.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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