Thesaurus results for LEI

lei

noun

ˈlā

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 Hawaiian cultural activities are also at the forefront here, from lei-making to hula workshops. —

Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails. —

Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025 The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet. —

Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Goldberg exclaimed as the mascot placed a lei on her neck. —

Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lei

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lei

necklace

Noun

Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Pop Mart has also moved into jewelry, with some Labubu gold necklaces fetching above $2,000.

— Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026