lavalieres

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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Noun
  • 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
  • For bonus points, layer lighting like pendants and sconces for visual interest and extra soft light.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, cousin Edmund, an aspiring clergyman, falls under the charms of Mary Crawford, written by Austen as a charming but immoral woman.
    Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Directed by Camille Summers-Valli and photographed by UK's Elaine Constantine, the campaign utilises bags accessorised by iconic NYC charms.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Lavalieres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavalieres. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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