variants
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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Recent Examples of pendant
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).
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The classic swim look featured a thin gold chain with a cross pendant and a complementary belly chain.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This retro, industrial-style pendant will be a delightful dose of color to your patio or pergola.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
One of those items was a pendant containing her brother’s ashes.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
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New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The classic swim look featured a thin gold chain with a cross pendant and a complementary belly chain.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
This retro, industrial-style pendant will be a delightful dose of color to your patio or pergola.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
One of those items was a pendant containing her brother’s ashes.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
Noun
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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
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Downtown Landrum has plenty of small-town charm.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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In others, activists plastered flyers and banners on walls and public notice boards decrying the restrictions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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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
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The actress added on some open-toe heels and tons of diamond jewelry, including bangles, rings, and drop earrings.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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His grandfather’s war medals and flag are gone, too.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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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 13 Apr. 2026.
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