as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii
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Recent Examples of lei
There are workshops devoted to things like flowery lei making and lomi-lomi massage, and 50-plus vendors offering local artwork, jewelry and apparel.
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Embrace the culture by learning how to dance the hula, play the ukulele, or make a lei or a Kukui Nut bracelet.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Modern lei motifs include lehua along with ‘iliahi (sandalwood) and lokelani (damask rose).
—D. Kauwila Mahi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
The fact that a lei only lasts around two or three days has also added more stress on the island's dwindling flower stock, forcing lei-makers like himself to adapt.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
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Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
Embrace the culture by learning how to dance the hula, play the ukulele, or make a lei or a Kukui Nut bracelet.
—Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Modern lei motifs include lehua along with ‘iliahi (sandalwood) and lokelani (damask rose).
—D. Kauwila Mahi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2025
The fact that a lei only lasts around two or three days has also added more stress on the island's dwindling flower stock, forcing lei-makers like himself to adapt.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lei
necklace
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Accentuate the dramatic v-neckline with a single statement piece like this eye-catching pearl necklace from Madewell for a relaxed yet stylish look perfect for drinks on the terrace of a buzzy 11th arrondissement wine bar—or my neighborhood go-to, Les Œillets.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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