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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
The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Not the start of a joke, but instead the typical Wednesday night front row at Tory Burch, who brought together A-listers, sardine pins and pendants, colorful knits and a Dolly Parton soundtrack moment that had everyone singing along.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
For those seeking something other than belt buckles, the company also makes bracelets, cuff links, pendants, necklaces and rings as well as alligator leather belts to hold those intricate buckles.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bangles, pendants, charms, and earrings feel especially exciting alongside dark patterns and vibrant color palettes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
People from around the world reached out, with some claiming to have seen similar pendants.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Not the start of a joke, but instead the typical Wednesday night front row at Tory Burch, who brought together A-listers, sardine pins and pendants, colorful knits and a Dolly Parton soundtrack moment that had everyone singing along.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Shell pendants popped up at Dries Van Noten, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren (which also dressed models in sprays of pearls).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
For those seeking something other than belt buckles, the company also makes bracelets, cuff links, pendants, necklaces and rings as well as alligator leather belts to hold those intricate buckles.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Clean, elevated, hard stone pendants are made easy to wear, when casually strung on a leather cord.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Bangles, pendants, charms, and earrings feel especially exciting alongside dark patterns and vibrant color palettes.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
People from around the world reached out, with some claiming to have seen similar pendants.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
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Because for all the hype, Austin’s charms don't sit obviously at the surface.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Coach teased the launch of its book charms in a series of social media posts starring actors Elle Fanning and Storm Reid, WNBA player Paige Bueckers and musicians SOYEON, Lilas and Shan Yichun.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Many at Sunday’s demonstration were draped in American, Israeli or Iranian flags, the latter emblazoned with a golden lion that represented the traditional banner abandoned when the Islamic Republic came to power.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Modest, single-family homes with American flags are a common fixture.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Notably, Meghan—who often wears a stack of bangles and a three-ring stack consisting of her engagement ring, wedding ring, and eternity band—opted for minimal jewelry, choosing to just wear her Welsh gold wedding band instead of her full stack.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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The walls are decked out with perceptive studies of the Mustang landscape by the American painter Robert Powell, a frequent visitor to the region, and by drapes and banners referencing the colorful cloud curlicues of Thangka scrolls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The same rush to rename buildings, erect statues, hang massive banners of faces and publicly declare fealty to the leader in power is on display in North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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The glider chairs, though, are already sold out in a few colors, so act fast.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with bold colors, rich textures, and contrasting materials for a fresh, layered look.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Wadstrom filled its interior with colorful pillows and draped the entrance with a string of bright pennants.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have won a pair of World Series championships and plenty of National League pennants since relocating to their home city in Georgia.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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