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 Burgundy French tips get a luxe upgrade with chrome-gold 3D bangles and pearl accents. Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026 Palmer added gold jewelry, including bangles and a few dainty necklaces. Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 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 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
  • Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Larger pendants usually look best on your longest chain, think of those as the anchor for your stack.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The sword skins are cosmetic; the charms provide gameplay effects.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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