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also pendent
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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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Recent Examples of pendant
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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Miniature versions of the shoes offer an under-$20 collectible that looks great on your keychain or as a bag charm, while a bright backpack showcases the characters on a black background.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tucked in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the small town of Franklin may not get the same attention as nearby Highlands, but that’s part of its charm.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These signups and banner ads aren’t typically blocked by standard pop-up blockers.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The President’s unpopularity looks increasingly likely to cost the Party in November, but, so far, Republicans in these races are still running under the MAGA banner.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 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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Russian athletes will compete under their own flag at the Paralympics for the first time in more than a decade, and the country’s national anthem could be played for gold medalists for the first time on the stage of a major global sporting event since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Tales Azzoni,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s armed forces denied launching drones at Azerbaijan and suggested the incident may have been a false-flag operation by Israel.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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