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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
When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
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Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The country kitchen has a 14-foot island with grayed cabinetry, white quartz, a prep sink, glass lantern pendants and crossed millwork panels.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to tabletop lighting and pendants, ensure there’s soft lighting at different heights around the perimeter of the room.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Maybe pagan Vikings liked wearing pendants showing Christian saints as a way to assimilate into East Anglia’s largely Christian population?
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The collection has since expanded to include candles, body sprays, and perfume pendants.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Pop Mart also released the Labubu x Sanrio Characters Series, featuring Labubu vinyl plush pendants dressed as Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco and Pompompurin.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The country kitchen has a 14-foot island with grayed cabinetry, white quartz, a prep sink, glass lantern pendants and crossed millwork panels.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to tabletop lighting and pendants, ensure there’s soft lighting at different heights around the perimeter of the room.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Maybe pagan Vikings liked wearing pendants showing Christian saints as a way to assimilate into East Anglia’s largely Christian population?
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The collection has since expanded to include candles, body sprays, and perfume pendants.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Pop Mart also released the Labubu x Sanrio Characters Series, featuring Labubu vinyl plush pendants dressed as Sanrio characters Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, Pochacco and Pompompurin.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
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The live version starring Alex Brightman and Sara Chase takes the meta to a whole new level, and the show has both its laughs and its golden-age charms.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The capsule comes in navy, red and purple versions of Bape’s Color Camo, with custom Jibbitz charms and a PVC STA plate tying the shoe back to the Japanese streetwear brand.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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To my eye, apart from more Masters flags, the setting has hardly changed since my parents were picking up the tab.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Mamdani announced that on Saturday the Big Apple would lower flags to half-mast at all municipal buildings to honor Gresham.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.—
Siobhan Grogan,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Others have opted to place banners in the stands or sponsor emblems on seatbacks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Since the start of last season, PSG’s pre-match posters and pennants for their European ties have been designed by university students from two of the city’s schools for design and architecture.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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These subjective calls decided at-bats, games, seasons and pennants — and, naturally, stirred endless debate.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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