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
Then, there are the not-so-literal summer jewelry trends, including bold bangles, which were seen stacked to the gods on Kim Shui's fall runway.
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Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Whether paired with vintage couture on the Croisette à la Hadid or for everyday wear sans a private yacht, the model makes a convincing case for piling on the bangles once again.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the collection, creamy pearls peep out between layers of polished, single-piece cast silver in bangles and earrings; while luminous spheres are paired with onyx cubes in an exploration of geometry and contrasting materiality.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Whether paired with vintage couture on the Croisette à la Hadid or for everyday wear sans a private yacht, the model makes a convincing case for piling on the bangles once again.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Elsewhere in the collection, creamy pearls peep out between layers of polished, single-piece cast silver in bangles and earrings; while luminous spheres are paired with onyx cubes in an exploration of geometry and contrasting materiality.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
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Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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According to the company’s website, the business sells precious and semi-precious crystal pendants, carvings and chains.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For something with a cleaner finish, the Citizen Fio in orange strap is an easy stacking piece, designed to pair with other bracelets like a chic tennis bracelet or even a chunkier piece with Knicks- charms.—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The brown and cognac shades would be particularly alluring paired with a neutral linen set or breezy dress, and the maritime shell charms are perfect for summer.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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