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 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.
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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
In Hawaii, a traditional lei is a wreath of fresh flowers, leaves or shells and represents community, love and friendship.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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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
In Hawaii, a traditional lei is a wreath of fresh flowers, leaves or shells and represents community, love and friendship.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lei
necklace
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Hayek wore the unconventional two-piece to the amfAR Gala at Cannes, and accessorized with a silver clutch and extravagant jewelry, opting for a matching set of sapphire and diamond earrings, necklace and bracelet.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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Perhaps the best performer of the sale was a necklace retailer by Bulgari composed of two strands of natural pearls with the clasp set with in which 21 are natural saltwater pearls with one is a natural freshwater pearl.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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