variants also pendent
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as in charm
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist Navajo necklaces with pendants finely crafted in genuine sky-blue turquoise

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Recent Examples of pendant Accentuating the bohemian crocheted dress, Watson added heaps of jewelry, including a chunky beaded necklace, a gold sun pendant, a large middle finger ring, and a ring on her left ring finger. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025 Two years ago, Daniels wore a silver suit with a red tie and an Apple Watch pendant around his neck that displayed his 2022 highlights on a loop. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025 Typically, cords hang like pendants from one thick primary strand. Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • She was drawn to his humor and charm.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At Trinity, an LGBTQ banner hangs in the front window.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Karyn and Kevin Yarris are producing under their Wildwood Entertainment banner, with Farrah West handling casting.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.
    Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Chiefs fans had a brief glimmer of hope as a flag was thrown on LA’s touchdown.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Johnson played from 1965-78 and was the second baseman for Baltimore teams that won four pennants and two world championships.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • His Rangers won the World Series only two years ago, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games, his fourth title with two teams plus a National League pennant with another.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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