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Recent Examples of pendent
The herringbone floor is original and the pendant light dates to an earlier renovation of the space.
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Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Arrangements were taken to new heights with hanging and pendant features, such as hanging and inverted kokedama.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Shoppers are also loving this under-$100 pendant light for its industrial vibe and overall versatility.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The pendant lights are from The SkLO Studio.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
And startups like the Friend AI pendant and Plaud pin have already been making waves.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Sink paired the gown with a statement silver pendant necklace and diamond stud earrings by Bulgari.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Other staples of the longstanding Zodiaque include men’s and women’s 18k white gold watches, set by hand in glimmering diamonds, and long pendant necklaces set against colorful malachite, sodalite, quartz, and turquoise.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
For a floating pendant light — a style suspended by thin, almost invisible cables, giving the impression the fixture is floating in the air — Pearl loves the Float pendant cluster by Ravenhill Studio.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Arrangements were taken to new heights with hanging and pendant features, such as hanging and inverted kokedama.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
Shoppers are also loving this under-$100 pendant light for its industrial vibe and overall versatility.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026
The pendant lights are from The SkLO Studio.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026
And startups like the Friend AI pendant and Plaud pin have already been making waves.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Sink paired the gown with a statement silver pendant necklace and diamond stud earrings by Bulgari.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Other staples of the longstanding Zodiaque include men’s and women’s 18k white gold watches, set by hand in glimmering diamonds, and long pendant necklaces set against colorful malachite, sodalite, quartz, and turquoise.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
For a floating pendant light — a style suspended by thin, almost invisible cables, giving the impression the fixture is floating in the air — Pearl loves the Float pendant cluster by Ravenhill Studio.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendent
Adjective
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Leaving either of those bare was a topic of discussion, Carney says; a trade-off between the goal of paying homage to Steinway’s legacy and getting enough hanging space.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Pendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendent. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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