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also pendent
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as in banner
chiefly British
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship
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The AirPods and pendant are envisioned as simpler offerings, equipped with lower-resolution cameras designed to help the AI work rather than for taking photos or videos.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Marie Antoinette’s pearl and diamond pendant famously sold for a record $36 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018, for example.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Keeping the look simple for her day with schoolchildren, the Princess of Wales added a favorite pair of blue topaz earrings by go-to designer Kiki McDonough and a thin gold chain finished with what appears to be her garnet pendant (her own birthstone).
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The queen consort’s white blouse included a statement pendant at the center.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Marie Antoinette’s pearl and diamond pendant famously sold for a record $36 million at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018, for example.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Keeping the look simple for her day with schoolchildren, the Princess of Wales added a favorite pair of blue topaz earrings by go-to designer Kiki McDonough and a thin gold chain finished with what appears to be her garnet pendant (her own birthstone).
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The queen consort’s white blouse included a statement pendant at the center.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
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Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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And of course, add even more of your personality to these ballet flat crocs by adding Jibbitz™ charms.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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An earlier version, which was dated May 22, 2024, appeared on the Yosemite website as recently as May 1 of last year, and did not include regulations related to banners or flags.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside Toyota Stadium, the large soccer tifo banner appeared, rolled out and held up by fans after the national anthem, a nod of encouragement for the team’s coach, Eric Quill.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Pirates of the Caribbean alum added on a gold bangle, a stack of tiny hoop earrings, and metallic footwear, as well as a small white handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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This adjustable twist bangle does the trick, instantly elevating any look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The victory was patriotic, not only in flag wearing and flag waving, but in words as well.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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My flag wasn’t just planted at rock bottom; it was cemented.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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