pendants

variants also pendents
plural of pendant
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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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Recent Examples of pendants Circadian scores translate your body’s 24-hour internal clock into a daily readout, and a wave of rings, pendants and apps is racing to make that clock visible on your wrist. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 There’s jewelry, pendants, pens, bracelets, watches…Will all those things pan out? Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026 Another photo showed her in a sleeveless tangerine-colored gown that featured gorgeous drapery throughout, paired with gold jewelry bursting with ornate pendants. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 In addition to airy, open pendants over your island, Sigmon loves to incorporate undercabinet lighting. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 The Saudi Suite A wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the Burmese sapphire and diamond Saudi Suite consisted of a necklace, pendants, a ring, a bracelet, earrings, and a rather gaudy watch. Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026 Chanel buttons are the prize, since people repurpose them into earrings, pendants, charms and brooches. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026 Chanel-style logo buttons are sought after because people turn them into earrings, pendants and brooches, though genuine, replacement and reproduction versions all exist. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
  • My pick for a pair of shoes that can go from summer to fall is these Dolce Vita flats with elegant gold hardware charms on the strap.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms.
    Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • My tournament-field numbers suggest the concentration is meaningfully higher, and rising, at precisely the tier the white paper itself flags as most important.
    Douglas DePeppe, Sportico.com, 27 July 2026
  • State Fair Pride Day Rainbow flags and community pride were on full display at the fair Saturday, as the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual State Fair Pride Day for the first time.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Neatly displayed throughout the store are coin purses, perfume bottles, handheld mirrors, bangles, shoes, pillows, scarves and other gems.
    New York Times, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • This modern French manicure combines the season’s biggest colors with graphic patterns, chrome bangles, and dimensional florals for a maximalist’s dream set.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • On the night before the World Cup final, Argentinian fans took over Times Square, singing and chanting and waving banners.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Giant banners showing the faces of Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Vladimir Lenin, and Leon Trotsky adorned its rallies.
    James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Between the endless array of nail shapes, colors, and designs, a manicure is one of the easiest ways to refresh your look.
    Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
  • There are also vibrant multicolor prints paired with bold, solid colors, like a pair of colorful shorts matched to a pink button-down shirt with a subtle, decorative pocket.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Baker won a World Series title and three pennants as a manager while leading a record five teams to the playoffs over 26 seasons as a manager.
    Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026
  • Founded in Milwaukee in 1887 by seven Eder brothers, the business originally made pillows, felt pennants, rag dolls, and hunting jackets.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026

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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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