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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Plus, its crew neckline is the ideal base for statement necklaces, just like the chunky string of pearls that Seyfried wears throughout the movie.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Paying tribute to Hailey Bieber's street style, to make your look pop, add a handful of bold accessories, such as a chunky purse, a statement jacket, or layered necklaces, to give this classic style some personal flair.—
Samantha Sutton,
InStyle,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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