What is another word for beads?

Pronunciation: [bˈiːdz] (IPA)

Beads are a small decorative object made from various materials, often used for embellishing clothing or jewelry. Synonyms for the word "beads" include pearls, gems, stones, trinkets, baubles, sequins, spangles, and paillettes. Pearls are spherical beads usually made from oysters, while gems are precious or semi-precious stones. Trinkets and baubles refer to small decorative items, often used as accessories. Sequins, spangles, and paillettes are small shiny disks used for embellishment. Whether in the form of pearls, gems, trinkets, or sequins, beads add a touch of beauty and elegance to any attire, making them an essential accessory for those who want to sparkle.

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Usage examples for Beads

Harry put his hand to his forehead and wiped away the cold drops that stood out like glistening beads of blood in the red light of the torch.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
I like them well, so soft they must be, and so pretty with the beads.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Mea loves her very much-and beads also.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz

Famous quotes with Beads

  • I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a dozen glass beads apiece, and thongs of leather, all which they estimated highly; those which came on board I directed should be fed with molasses.
    Christopher Columbus
  • I like to think about stringing songs together like a string of pearls, or a string of beads, but ultimately it has to be stuff that really works with the band, and gives a spin to the older material.
    Emmylou Harris
  • These heroes of finance are like beads on a string; when one slips off, all the rest follow.
    Henrik Ibsen
  • Method is more important than strength, when you wish to control your enemies. By dropping golden beads near a snake, a crow once managed To have a passer-by kill the snake for the beads.
    Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
  • Instead of kids just hearing about beads and baskets and fringe, and about what 'was' and 'were,' we present Native American culture as a living contemporary culture.
    Buffy Sainte-Marie

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