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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
For accessories, Stewart often turns to solitaire diamond earrings and simple rings, with her top jewelry brands including Van Cleef & Arpels’ pendants and Cartier, with the Tank watch in metal bracelet and alligator straps, as a staple piece.
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Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Another label, Hui Hui, creates pendants made with horse hair, which also ascribe to the nomadic trend, has secured 80 stockists in just two years, a testament to the popularity of the style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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
When Marie Curie’s new glowing discovery first hit the market, jewelers embedded radium in pendants and bracelets and sold them as chic wellness accessories—until decades later, people started dying of cancer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Another label, Hui Hui, creates pendants made with horse hair, which also ascribe to the nomadic trend, has secured 80 stockists in just two years, a testament to the popularity of the style.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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
When Marie Curie’s new glowing discovery first hit the market, jewelers embedded radium in pendants and bracelets and sold them as chic wellness accessories—until decades later, people started dying of cancer.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
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Then came a pause during the pandemic, when the pair acquired a second home together in Hamburg—where Felipe, whose professional life with a start-up required him to commute between Kentucky, Los Angeles, and New York began to discover the charms of the northern German city.—
Selda Sevencan,
Architectural Digest,
9 Nov. 2025
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Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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People walk past a Burger King restaurant with Chinese national flags displayed on a street during the National Day Golden Week holiday on October 5, 2024, in Chongqing, China.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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In front of the Idaho State Capitol steps on Saturday morning, the street was lined with people waving American flags as historic military vehicles and military personnel both current and former made their way through downtown.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are also premade sets as well as a dozen more options, such as thematic rings and bangles.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Her look also included black pumps, black and white bangles and a gorgeous red lip.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Mere weeks after the empire had collapsed, that word appeared on posters glued to the walls of public buildings and on banners strung from lampposts along the central avenues.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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That kind of proof may matter long after the banners come down.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Smartphones and digital cameras are more sensitive to the array of colors and may be able to capture images of the auroras, even if not visible to the naked eye, according to NASA.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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This year-round sneaker comes in a wide variety of colors, including this neutral blue denim, dark rose, black, red, green, light, blue, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bochy made his greatest contributions to the game in October while leading his teams to five pennants and four World Series titles — three in San Francisco from 2010-14 and then leading the Rangers to the franchise’s first championship in 2023.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the biggest payroll in baseball, the Dodgers are baseball's most successful franchise in recent years, with two World Series titles and five National League pennants over the past nine seasons.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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