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
The pendant, which was exhibited at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair, fetched $508,500, well above its estimates.
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
These included animal bone pendants, a potential whistle made from a snail shell, and human remains.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
The second is a rare diamond and enamel pendant, similar to other jewels presented by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) to Admiral Nelson and other British naval commanders in gratitude for the Royal Navy’s victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Wilde styled her hair into soft waves and completed her look with a gold chain necklace that had an emerald pendant.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
These included animal bone pendants, a potential whistle made from a snail shell, and human remains.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025
The second is a rare diamond and enamel pendant, similar to other jewels presented by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) to Admiral Nelson and other British naval commanders in gratitude for the Royal Navy’s victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Wilde styled her hair into soft waves and completed her look with a gold chain necklace that had an emerald pendant.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
Noun
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Melania Trump wore a charm bracelet gifted by a family in the wake of the Texas floods.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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The track bursts with a childlike charm and endearing lyrics, written in part by members Sunwoo and Eric. 10.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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From protests in Barcelona to banners in Ibiza, Spanish locals are voicing their frustrations.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But the valor of the real soldiers who carried the banner of American ideals into the firefight is nonetheless reflected in this story.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Lipa accessorized with more gold jewelry, including an oversized bangle.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Should the outfit need a little something extra, throw on cool sunglasses and a chunky bangle.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Later in the evening, Austin police ordered marchers to remain on the sidewalk or face arrest; dozens of protesters defied officers and sat down in the middle of the roadway in front of them, one holding a billowing American flag as traffic lights flashed from red to green.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Amid the violence, rioters burned an American flag.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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That’s because Aaron Boone, assisted by the Yankees’ coaching staff, will manage the American League in the game after leading the Bombers to a pennant last season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Kelly was essential to Arizona's pennant run in 2023.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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