variants
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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Or maybe a Christian East Anglian wore the pendant?
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Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a statement chandelier above the dining table, dazzling pendants above the island, or a unique sconce on the wall.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a statement chandelier above the dining table, dazzling pendants above the island, or a unique sconce on the wall.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 7 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
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The hotel blends historic charm with modern design, featuring Art Deco interiors, high ceilings, and spacious bathrooms.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bailey — impeccably styled in Massimo Cantini Parrini’s costumes — has a wholesome, easy-breezy charm, and good-enough chemistry with Page.—
Adam Graham,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Under the terms of the agreement, Ryan will develop and produce series for a variety of platforms and create original IP for USG to adapt for television under her Scribe Chick Media banner.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Many influencers position themselves against traditional media, which offers information and entertainment under a faceless corporate banner, and instead encourage fans to develop deep parasocial bonds.—
Taylor Lorenz,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Ever since, stylists, influencers and A-listers alike have been charmed by its simple silhouette and bangle-style take on timekeeping.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Seen from behind, the gown descended into a waterfall drapery with overlapping layers of white and green satin—a tribute to the colors of the Pakistani flag.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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