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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Guests were able to make their own charm bracelets and necklaces as well as decorating trucker hats and Care Bears keychains and mixing slime.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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