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 Bakelite was a plastic resin used in the early 1900s for everything from homewares to jewelry, but it’s best known for its iconic bangles. Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026 The grand finale came with a custom Dolce & Gabbana black Chantilly lace bodysuit accessorized with a lace garter belt, gold‑tone harness and coordinating bangles from the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 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
  • Circadian scores translate your body’s 24-hour internal clock into a daily readout, and a wave of rings, pendants and apps is racing to make that clock visible on your wrist.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
  • There’s jewelry, pendants, pens, bracelets, watches…Will all those things pan out?
    Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • My pick for a pair of shoes that can go from summer to fall is these Dolce Vita flats with elegant gold hardware charms on the strap.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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