rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn 
: an imitation stone of high luster made of glass, paste, or gem quartz
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The rhinestone upper dresses them up unlike your basic running sneaker.
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
According to a press release, the strapless gown was made with illusion tulle and embroidered with silver pearls and rhinestones.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 6 May 2024
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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
According to a press release, the strapless gown was made with illusion tulle and embroidered with silver pearls and rhinestones.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 6 May 2024
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rhinestone
noun
rhine·stone
ˈrīn-ˌstōn
: a colorless imitation diamond of high luster made usually of glass or paste
Etymology
named after the Rhine river in Europe, near where were found the rock crystals that were originally used as substitutes for diamonds
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