lavalieres

noun

variants also lavallieres
plural of lavaliere
as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

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  1. pendants
  2. charms
Noun
  • Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pendants
Noun
  • Several restaurants, shops, a golf course, and banquet rooms are on-site, and all of it is filled with the charms of old Palm Beach.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The collection will also offer a range of small accessories to complement the assortment, including charms, keychains, scarves and belts, allowing customers to personalize their bag.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of charms
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“Lavalieres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavalieres. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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