1
: a rim that holds a transparent covering (as on a watch, clock, or headlight) or that is rotatable and has special markings (as on a watch)
2
gems
: the oblique (see oblique entry 1 sense 1a) side or face of a cut gem
specifically
: the upper faceted portion of a brilliant projecting from the setting see brilliant illustration
3
jewelry
: a usually metal rim of a piece of jewelry in which an ornament (such as a gem) is set
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The Snap Frames range from your classic black to fun colors like blue and green, two shades of wood, a wider frame that covers the screen bezel for a borderless design, and even two shadowbox-style frames.
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Lots of titanium or steel is the top example, although this Forerunner does have a titanium bezel.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
From the nuanced color change of a tropical dial to the degree of fade on a bezel, the tiniest elements of a Rolex watch matter to devotees—sometimes to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
The smaller model has a slightly larger display than its predecessor at 13.8 inches (up from 13.5 inches) with thinner bezels and rounder corners.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 21 May 2025
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Nena Farrell, Wired News, 1 June 2025
Lots of titanium or steel is the top example, although this Forerunner does have a titanium bezel.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
From the nuanced color change of a tropical dial to the degree of fade on a bezel, the tiniest elements of a Rolex watch matter to devotees—sometimes to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 26 May 2025
The smaller model has a slightly larger display than its predecessor at 13.8 inches (up from 13.5 inches) with thinner bezels and rounder corners.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for bezel
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“Bezel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bezel. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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