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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The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Both of Longoria's outfits incorporated layered gold necklaces.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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