variants
also pendent
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as in banner
chiefly British
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship
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Keeping the look simple for her day with schoolchildren, the Princess of Wales added a favorite pair of blue topaz earrings by go-to designer Kiki McDonough and a thin gold chain finished with what appears to be her garnet pendant (her own birthstone).
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The queen consort’s white blouse included a statement pendant at the center.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
The pendant was believed to have been created in 1518 to celebrate the betrothal of Henry and Katherine’s daughter Mary to the French heir apparent.
—Reuters, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Layered necklaces featuring a gemstone pendant and a coin medallion added subtle detail to the understated look.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The queen consort’s white blouse included a statement pendant at the center.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
Noun
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Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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And of course, add even more of your personality to these ballet flat crocs by adding Jibbitz™ charms.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An earlier version, which was dated May 22, 2024, appeared on the Yosemite website as recently as May 1 of last year, and did not include regulations related to banners or flags.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Inside Toyota Stadium, the large soccer tifo banner appeared, rolled out and held up by fans after the national anthem, a nod of encouragement for the team’s coach, Eric Quill.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This adjustable twist bangle does the trick, instantly elevating any look.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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As for jewelry, the human rights lawyer opted for a slim gold bangle and elongated drop earrings.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The victory was patriotic, not only in flag wearing and flag waving, but in words as well.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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My flag wasn’t just planted at rock bottom; it was cemented.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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