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 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 In June, the lei was officially passed to Catherine Laga'aia, who will portray Moana in the upcoming live-action film — a move that Cravalho, who will serve as an executive producer, cheered. Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2024 May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii For nearly 100 years, people in Hawaii have celebrated May Day as Lei Day, with celebratory pageants full of colorful lei flower necklaces taking place at schools, said John Rosa, a professor of Hawaiian history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024 Giving a lei is a fun and beautiful way to show your support for a recent graduate. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for lei
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necklace
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  • Each necklace has three flashing modes: fast blinking, slow blinking and steady on. Add some fun to any Independence Day outfit with these patriotic headbands and glasses your kids are sure to love.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
  • Oversized pants anchored some opening looks, either cargo-influenced or a transformed white jean style that was paired with a layered bra-corset-camisole combo and dripping in chains and beaded necklaces that draped around the back and arms as well.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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