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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But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The collection is 14 pieces altogether, and runs the gamut from petite side tables to minimalist pendants.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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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.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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