variants or pendant
Definition of pendentnext
as in dangling
extending freely from a support from above the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables

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Recent Examples of pendent With a high-neck top, some layered pendant necklaces are the perfect way to add a metallic touch. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026 To accessorize the strapless number, Bieber opted for some simple silver hardware from Lorraine Schwartz, including a 30 carat pendant necklace and drop earrings. Irene Kim, Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026 Hudson added on a dainty pendant necklace and dangle earrings. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026 The actress accessorized the look with a dangling silver floral pendant and eclectic silver rings. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026 Refresh Light Fixtures Whether a chandelier, a lantern, a porch light, sconce, pendant, or disco ball, Windex can make any glass light fixture sparkle. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026 Momoa opted for his own statement-making attire, wearing a soft purple corduroy suit with coordinated shirt and statement pendant necklace. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 Make sure to leave enough clearance around the table to allow for unrestricted movement and use it as an opportunity to incorporate a statement pendant light and beautiful chairs that elevate the kitchen. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026 Deer, zebra and tiger prints are a must, as well as oversized accessories like pendant necklaces. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendent
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
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  • Max Houser 6-Tier Hanging Closet Shelf Instantly create more hanging space with this fabric shelving unit that makes use of otherwise dead vertical space.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Of the other methods – including electrocution, lethal gas and hanging – lethal injection had the highest botch rate of more than 7%. ‘An embrace of brutality’ Still, states have remained averse to the firing squad, a position that experts who spoke to CNN believe stems from its overt violence.
    Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Pendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendent. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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