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 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 Mix and match necklaces, bracelets, charms, huggies and studs to create your perfect stack. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 The Princess of Wales tends to favor statement earrings and necklaces over multiple bracelets, but that changed on July 10. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 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 Take, for example, Phil Hellmuth, the record holder with 17 World Series of Poker bracelets, who has built a second career as an investor and advisor. — Krishan Arora, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 There are old notebooks stacked in corners, friendship bracelets sprawled across my bathroom counter, tickets hidden between book pages and enough random chargers to power a small city. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 No matter what the hype, candles, sonic devices, and bracelets don’t keep mosquitoes away. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 Kelce was spotted trading friendship bracelets with other fans inside the stadium. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bracelets
  1. handcuffs
  2. chains
  3. cuffs
Noun
  • But a DeKalb County officer recently had his firearm in one hand and handcuffs in the other while trying to arrest a teenager who was on the ground with his hands behind his back.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
  • The 18-year-old was sent to Adelanto ICE Detention Center in handcuffs, nearly 100 miles away from his worried family members.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of handcuffs
Noun
  • Supply chains evolve Unlike consumer electronics, automotive components must meet strict qualification standards while remaining available over extended production cycles.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Paramount argued that Amazon MGM, or other distributors like A24 or Lionsgate, could increase production levels if Paramount cut its output, undercutting any pricing power that Paramount might have over theater chains.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of chains
Noun
  • Hathaway’s jewelry consisted of a silver set of cuffs and coordinating silver studs in the shape of snakes with emerald eyes.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Exceptions to the all-white requirements include players being allowed to have a single trim of color on their uniform’s neckline, sleeve cuffs or accessories, if not wider than one centimeter.
    — Mariah Alanskas, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of cuffs

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