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Recent Examples of pendent
As for the furnishings and decor, Marie threw in a mix of colors, shapes, and textures—from an eye-popping blue denim patchwork on the sofa (Osni and Roberts’s idea) to a delicately curved Noguchi pendant lamp—to create a kaleidoscopic counterpoint to the woody cocoon.
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Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Momoa, 46, opted for a three-piece suit, pairing it with spats, patent leather shoes, and a tank top, adding a simple pendant necklace.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Suarez tweaked the interior design, adding red oak accents to the dining room and vintage pendant lights to the bar.
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Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
In this case, a trendy pendant necklace ties the look together perfectly.
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Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The pendant pairs with The90 app, which processes live UVA and UVB data throughout the day.
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New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Simone suggests a statement pendant over the island or under-cabinet lighting for better task visibility to make the space feel brighter, more modern, and more functional.
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Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2026
With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Momoa, 46, opted for a three-piece suit, pairing it with spats, patent leather shoes, and a tank top, adding a simple pendant necklace.
—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Suarez tweaked the interior design, adding red oak accents to the dining room and vintage pendant lights to the bar.
—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
In this case, a trendy pendant necklace ties the look together perfectly.
—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
17 June 2026
The pendant pairs with The90 app, which processes live UVA and UVB data throughout the day.
—
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Simone suggests a statement pendant over the island or under-cabinet lighting for better task visibility to make the space feel brighter, more modern, and more functional.
—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendent
Adjective
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The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.
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“Pendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendent. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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