: an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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The star, stripping things back, wore a classic leather Isabel Marant moto jacket with a white tee and jeans—punctuated with a heart brooch featuring the United States’ Stars and Stripes.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Qualley opted for minimal jewelry, save for a sparkling silver brooch and a few rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The two collections consist of complexion compacts, collector eye palettes, compact mirrors, brushes, liquid fragrance vessels, and solid perfumes/lip formulas that are housed within brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Qualley opted for minimal jewelry, save for a sparkling silver brooch and a few rings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
The two collections consist of complexion compacts, collector eye palettes, compact mirrors, brushes, liquid fragrance vessels, and solid perfumes/lip formulas that are housed within brooches, bracelets, necklaces, and watches.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Brooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brooch. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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brooch
noun
ˈbrōch 
ˈbrüch
: an ornamental pin or clasp worn on clothing
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