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rhinestone

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Rhinestone (noun) means a shiny glass or paste stone made to look like a diamond.

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A shiny glass or paste stone made to look like a diamond.

"Lucinda sewed rhinestones into her scarf to add a bit of flair."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Rhine and stone, as a calque of French caillou du Rhin (“Rhine pebble”).

Rhymes for rhinestone

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"rhinestone" (noun) means a shiny glass or paste stone made to look like a diamond.

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