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also pendents
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as in charms
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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as in flags
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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Recent Examples of pendants
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bangles, pendants, charms, and earrings feel especially exciting alongside dark patterns and vibrant color palettes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
People from around the world reached out, with some claiming to have seen similar pendants.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
For a significant upgrade, start searching for pendants and wall sconces, which are a bit more complicated to install but can offer a high impact on a space.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
There’s halo-like bantu knots and braids that swirl like jeweled pendants, and intricate curtains of cornrows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Save up to 60% on modern lighting, furniture, and decor—from statement chandeliers and sleep pendants to minimalist table lamps and outdoor light fixtures.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Startups are also experimenting with new device sizes like pendants and ideas like giving AI bots a personality.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bangles, pendants, charms, and earrings feel especially exciting alongside dark patterns and vibrant color palettes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
People from around the world reached out, with some claiming to have seen similar pendants.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
For a significant upgrade, start searching for pendants and wall sconces, which are a bit more complicated to install but can offer a high impact on a space.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Adorned with 3,000 pendants, including 2,000 in signature Baccarat red crystal from fusing clear crystal with 24-karat gold powder, the opulent work of art is cradled by 15-foot installation and available for public viewing and viral social media moments day and night.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2026
There’s halo-like bantu knots and braids that swirl like jeweled pendants, and intricate curtains of cornrows.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Save up to 60% on modern lighting, furniture, and decor—from statement chandeliers and sleep pendants to minimalist table lamps and outdoor light fixtures.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Startups are also experimenting with new device sizes like pendants and ideas like giving AI bots a personality.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
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For travelers looking to get to know the many-varied charms of the Golden State, discovering it through the best beaches in California is never a bad idea.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Just keep in mind that the original quote emphasized that music has charms.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The atmosphere is building as more fans congregate, pinning up their flags and banners, and joining in with the chorus of chants.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Haphazardly propped on the ground with wiring and hardware exposed, the flags appear as symbols debased and emptied after centuries of misuse.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Dec. 2025
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Meanwhile, chants rippled across the crowd of Angelenos, some of whom waved American and California flags and banners from Mexico and Palestine.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Security personnel typically clean up flags, banners and signs that demonstrators leave behind at the embassy, the spokesperson added, explaining that security staff do not generally prohibit the placing of such items.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The center will feature calming colors − such as browns, greens and blues − and natural wood flooring.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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According to interior designers, these four countertop colors are their go-tos for creating modern yet classic spaces that feel elegant and livable.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have won a pair of World Series championships and plenty of National League pennants since relocating to their home city in Georgia.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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Those products include headwear, baseball cards, memorabilia, posters, photographs, pennants, computer and video games, patches, decals, collectibles, bags and drinkware.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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