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bangles

noun

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 Emma Bunton Presenter Emma Bunton spiced up the carpet in a black ensemble with a subtle sparkle from Annie’s Ibiza plus bangles and platform pumps. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Sweeney, 28, opted for a lace midi with a square neckline and flouncy sleeves, accessorizing with a black envelope clutch, a gold Cartier watch, and one of the jeweler’s iconic Love bangles. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 As for accessories, the musician opted to keep it simple, sporting a stack of bangles on both wrists. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 30 Aug. 2026 Sculptural bangles and bold cuffs are replacing delicate jewelry, whether stacked or balanced on both wrists. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Neatly displayed throughout the store are coin purses, perfume bottles, handheld mirrors, bangles, shoes, pillows, scarves and other gems. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 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 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

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And since the war in Gaza began three years ago, flags, pins, necklace pendants, military uniform patches, and bumper stickers bearing the image of a Third Temple have proliferated in Israeli public spaces.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026
Custom cabinetry wraps around the large windows, and Art Deco pendants illuminate the two central islands.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Karina Longworth loves Los Angeles for all its quirks and charms.

— Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles’s wealthy Brentwood enclave is coveted for its large residences and small-town charms that have drawn in sports stars from Tom Brady to LeBron James over the years.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

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