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Definition of pendantnext
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as in charm
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise

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Recent Examples of pendant Middleton accessorized her look with a simple diamond cross pendant and a pair of gold and pearl Cassandra Goat earrings, first spotted in 2018 at little Louis’ christening. Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026 The collection has since expanded to include candles, body sprays, and perfume pendants. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 Pop Mart also released the Labubu x Sanrio Characters Series, featuring Labubu vinyl plush pendants dressed as Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco and Pompompurin. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 Long, layered pendants and strands of pearls work well with both knits and ladylike jackets, as seen here. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • We’re not used to seeing this sort of voice set free in New Orleans, and that fact is part of Lemann’s considerable charms.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Downtown Landrum has plenty of small-town charm.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In others, activists plastered flyers and banners on walls and public notice boards decrying the restrictions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Bird species that scientists hadn’t seen, heard or genetically detected in over a decade are showing up again — and 2025 was a banner year for these rediscoveries.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Willow accessorized with a delicate pendant necklace and a few bangles and wore her brown hair down in a side part.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • His grandfather’s war medals and flag are gone, too.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Strong antivirus software can help detect malware, flag suspicious behavior and protect your data in real time.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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