bangle

noun

ˈbaŋ-gəl How to pronounce bangle (audio)
Definition of banglenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it

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Recent Examples of bangle Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 June 2026 Accentuate the high neckline and tucked waist details with sparkly accessories like statement earrings and delicate bangles. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 The Lotus bangles exemplify that thinking—open, architectural lines invite light to pass through the forms, casting reflections and subtle tonal variations as the wrist moves—objects made to engage naturally with the body. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 These include an elite Viking Age burial site unearthed near Lisbjerg and engraved 9th century silver bangles, found in Elsted, that functioned as currency whose value was determined by the jewelry’s weight. — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bangle
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pendant
Noun
  • Dated to approximately 1600, the pendant later came into the possession of the Malcolm family, almost three centuries after the queen's death in 1603.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The belt featured the Chanel CC logo in small charms across the top of the belt, as well as in a large pendant hanging off the end of the belt near the hem of Lohan's skirt.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of pendant

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