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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More: What does a lei mean in Hawaii, can anyone wear one?
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
On property, the infinity pool, organic farm, and cultural offerings such as lei making are all top notch.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
With an emphasis on the outdoors, the club immerses kids and tweens ages three to 12 in Hawaiian culture, with activities such as lei making, koi fish feeding, and shell combing on the property’s private beach.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
In the post, the model, 39, shared a pair of photos of herself floating on a surfboard, wearing a pink floral lei and a bikini that showed off her growing bump.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 May 2025
On property, the infinity pool, organic farm, and cultural offerings such as lei making are all top notch.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
With an emphasis on the outdoors, the club immerses kids and tweens ages three to 12 in Hawaiian culture, with activities such as lei making, koi fish feeding, and shell combing on the property’s private beach.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
In the post, the model, 39, shared a pair of photos of herself floating on a surfboard, wearing a pink floral lei and a bikini that showed off her growing bump.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lei
necklace
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The singer now wears his ashes around her neck, and also had necklaces made to give to each of his children.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Add a touch of sparkle with stunning designer jewelry, featuring special prices on rings, necklaces and more, to elevate any outfit.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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