bracelets

noun

plural of bracelet
as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets

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Recent Examples of bracelets Though Swift herself never made an appearance, her fans showed up to support her then-boyfriend with signs, applause and friendship bracelets. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 The pair showed their team spirit by wearing matching bracelets in Ding’s lucky color, orange. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The star paired the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection piece with matching gold bangle bracelets and a dramatic long black tulle veil, which was lavishly embroidered with gold thread. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026 There’s jewelry, pendants, pens, bracelets, watches…Will all those things pan out? — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026 One of the most popular supplies in this category is pocket charts, followed by reward boards, facial expression posters, and reminder bracelets. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 Make Seashell Jewelry Turn favorite beach finds into necklaces, earrings, or bracelets for one-of-a-kind accessories that also preserve vacation memories. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026 Queen Camilla kept the other elements of her look neutral, sporting a pair of taupe pumps and accessorizing with her signature Van Cleef & Arpels bracelets and a pair of pearl-and-diamond earrings. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 For her birthday dinner on Saturday, Vergara donned a long strapless red dress with a gold and diamond necklace and gold bracelets. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
  1. handcuffs
  2. chains
  3. cuffs
Noun
  • The judge denied a request to unshackle him completely, saying that the handcuffs would be removed while Burke was at the table but that his legs would remain shackled under it.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026
  • The court denied the request, though his handcuffs were removed.
    — Alex Stone, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Definition of handcuffs
Noun
  • Private equity firms control most major chains, maintaining local branding for customer trust.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 23 July 2026
  • Coffee chains are also capitalizing on this trend, with chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ offering protein milks for customers who want to get more out of their morning coffee.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • The iron’s precision tip is perfectly shaped for removing wrinkles from hard-to-reach spots, like a shirt’s collar or cuffs.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of cuffs

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