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
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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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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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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 17 Apr. 2026.
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