variants also pendent
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as in charm
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise

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Recent Examples of pendant Accentuating the bohemian crocheted dress, Watson added heaps of jewelry, including a chunky beaded necklace, a gold sun pendant, a large middle finger ring, and a ring on her left ring finger. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025 Two years ago, Daniels wore a silver suit with a red tie and an Apple Watch pendant around his neck that displayed his 2022 highlights on a loop. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 Typically, cords hang like pendants from one thick primary strand. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • She was drawn to his humor and charm.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At Trinity, an LGBTQ banner hangs in the front window.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Karyn and Kevin Yarris are producing under their Wildwood Entertainment banner, with Farrah West handling casting.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.
    Connor Greene, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
  • On the night of Koufax's perfect game in 1965 against the Chicago Cubs, the Dodgers were in a tight pennant race against Mays' Giants.
    Steve Futterman, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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