as in necklaces
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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necklaces
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Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026 -
The actress accessorized with a stack of statement necklaces, dainty diamond studs, and a tiny gray handbag.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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