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
It was pared with a matching fez hat, oversized cuff bangles, and flat black sandles.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
There are also premade sets as well as a dozen more options, such as thematic rings and bangles.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Another one of our favorite gift ideas on Amazon is this set of Bala bangles.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
There are also premade sets as well as a dozen more options, such as thematic rings and bangles.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Another one of our favorite gift ideas on Amazon is this set of Bala bangles.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
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The oversized Oluce pendants are calibrated to feel right whether everyone’s seated—or mingling.—
Kerry Pieri,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All the cool girls are tying silk scarves to their handbags as elevated bag charms, and this one nails the look in baby blue and spring green.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Waxahachie, Texas, a small town about 30 miles south of Dallas, charms visitors with its Victorian architecture, lively historic square, and the pink granite Ellis County Courthouse.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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