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. 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 See All Example Sentences for lei
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necklace
Noun
  • As for accessories, Stewart added a silver chain necklace to her ensemble with a small padlock motif.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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