bangles

plural of bangle
as in pendants
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 bangles Kate completed her look with a stack of gold bangles, wearing her waist-length tresses in loose curls. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 July 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 Further jewelry augmented the gown, with Jones accessorizing with gold bangles and bracelets and delicate rings. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 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 Accentuate the high neckline and tucked waist details with sparkly accessories like statement earrings and delicate bangles. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
  • The gilded piece also featured an intricate array of pendants held in place by strings of gold beads that wrapped around the singer’s rib cage.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026
  • The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Noun
  • In addition to the purse, the toy also features two detachable bag charms inspired by the green and pink Labubu keychains that your dog can play with individually or all together for an enriching and exciting time.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026
  • While largely under the radar of the international travel crowd, the charms of this region are widely known within Finland.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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