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 Thus, the scheme of thoughtfully layered illumination, including the pair of Grand Central Terminal–worthy pendants in the kitchen (each weighing in the realm of 60 pounds), plaster sconces, custom lampshades, and Deschanel’s beloved Murano chandeliers. Catherine Hong, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025 In the above photo, the light pendants are made of Murano glass, adding a surprise dose of charm. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the people defacing Friend’s advertisements are expressing a much larger, inchoate rage at the broader AI industry, not just these plastic pendants that practically nobody owns. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2025 Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Into this pastoral scene of modern irrigation and baseball training sweeps Walter Matthau, driving a big, old, shambolic convertible, well past its prime but, like its driver, still possessing more than a bit of charm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Along with producers Gellar, Zhao and the Zuckermans, Dolly Parton is returning as an executive producer on the series after producing the original under her Sandollar banner.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The trade show’s organizer said the project stems from its expertise in the fragrance world with its banner Pitti Fragranze fair.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip.
    Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Godard’s ode to American movies that required only a girl and a gun begat freak-flag-flying films like Slacker, which begat Linklater’s career, characterized by him following his own muse.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Following her passing, flags will be flown at half-mast for 30 days at government offices, state enterprises, and educational institutions, and government officials have been asked to wear mourning attire for a year, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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