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
Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But Moss, who completed her vacation look with a Broderie Anglaise-style blouse, chunky belt and stacks of necklaces and bangles, doesn’t seem to subscribe to the belief of seen-and-not-touched.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But Moss, who completed her vacation look with a Broderie Anglaise-style blouse, chunky belt and stacks of necklaces and bangles, doesn’t seem to subscribe to the belief of seen-and-not-touched.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
pendants
Noun
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Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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For bonus points, layer lighting like pendants and sconces for visual interest and extra soft light.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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