Cartier
Americannoun
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Sir George Étienne 1814–73, Canadian political leader: prime minister 1857–62, defense minister 1867–73.
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Jacques 1491–1557, French navigator and explorer of Canada: discovered the St. Lawrence River.
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Example Sentences
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Ju Ae has drawn attention for her taste in luxury fashion, appearing in Gucci sunglasses and wearing a Cartier watch.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Close to 80% of Laopu’s customers overlapped with five global luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Cartier, the company said publicly, suggesting a direct transfer of luxury shoppers to domestic alternatives.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
The message for investors is that companies that cater to the super rich, like Birkin handbag maker Hermès, jewelers Cartier or Van Cleef & Arpels, are the best bet in this lopsided economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
“He paid for her to attend college, outfitted her in Tom Ford and Hervé Léger dresses and some $15,000 worth of Cartier jewelry,” Lizza wrote.
From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025
“Well”—she would look at her tasteful little Cartier watch—“I’m going home now. I’ll be up for about thirty minutes and then I’m going to sleep.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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