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brooch

[brohch, brooch] / broʊtʃ, brutʃ /
NOUN
ornamental pin
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Among novelist Mona Awad’s prized possessions is a handmade rabbit brooch with delicate hanging daggers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

He finished his wedding-day look with a brooch, ruling out a boutonniere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.

From Barron's ● May 5, 2026

Queen Camilla was wearing a brooch which combines the British and US flags, which was given to the late Queen Elizabeth II by the mayor of New York on a state visit in 1957.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

An enameled brooch and tortoiseshell calling card case belonging to Leah.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Arriving for our interview at BBC Broadcasting House this week, her look was on-point in an olive shirt, tie, and brooches.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

The seven other items of jewellery taken, including a diamond-studded tiara that belonged to Eugenie and necklaces, ear-rings and brooches remain missing.

From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026

Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.

From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026

From her “controlled chaos” come intricate, ornate, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, brooches and rings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025

Judith is at least twenty years Mallory’s senior, but both their smiles are as glittering white as the crown brooches on their cardigans.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy


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