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
An eye-catching bag, bold hair accessories, or a stack of chunky bangles can completely change the direction of a jersey look.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 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.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Accentuate the high neckline and tucked waist details with sparkly accessories like statement earrings and delicate bangles.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
First making a splash while departing Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Hadid boarded a boat in a vintage pink gingham Chantal Thomass look, with stacks of gold bangles climbing both arms.
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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.
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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.
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Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
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Clare Holden,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 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
First making a splash while departing Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Hadid boarded a boat in a vintage pink gingham Chantal Thomass look, with stacks of gold bangles climbing both arms.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
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There are also two bear pendants with movable limbs — the $32 Felix and the $52 Frankie.
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Marmot teeth pendants were also found within the graves.
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While South Beach will always remain a hot spot, the billion-dollar renovation of the Fontainebleau hotel in 2008 drew visitors to the less-frenetic charms of Miami Beach's midtown.
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The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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