encrusted

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As a college senior, Bias bought an ankle-length fur coat, a Nissan 380ZX sports car and a gold bracelet encrusted with diamonds spelling his first name, the Washington Post reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Some versions were encrusted with jewels in paisley patterns, taking on an antique feel, others were clear and hot pink.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

They show the prow of a wooden ship, encrusted with marine life, a few bronze cannons scattered across the sand, and blue-and-white porcelain and gold coins shining on the ocean floor.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

Trays laden with dirty dishes, leftovers, encrusted silverware and much worse slowly inched their way toward me on a conveyor belt.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2024

Innumerable chains and beads hung around her spindly neck, and her arms and hands were encrusted with bangles and rings.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling