variants
also pendents
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pendants
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
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.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 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
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
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.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
-
Today, there are hundreds—nay, thousands—of purse charms and keychains to choose from (like this funky gold initial charm from Fohufo).—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
-
My favorite finds from Jellycat are the bag charms.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Many people held up trans flags calling to protect trans rights and provide equality for all people under the law.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
-
By March 2024, the state had already spent $3 million reimbursing ranchers for damages caused by wolves throughout the northern part of the state, as well as the cost of investing in nonlethal deterrents to keep them away, such as fencing, flags and other methods.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
-
There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
The group operates 70 full-line stores across both banners.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
-
Participants filled the streets in the area — some holding candles or anti-ICE banners, others tying flowers to nearby street poles.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
For quick errands or working around the house, the EasySpirit Women’s Traveltime (now 35 percent off) is a sneaker-clog hybrid that features excellent cushioning and comes in a range of vibrant colors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
-
This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
