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pendants

noun

variants also pendents
plural of pendant
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

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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 Ancient mythology supplies the characters; Victorian adornment supplies some of the collection’s more curious accessories, including pill pendants, potion vials and keepsake holders. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Outside Connect, the public backlash against wearable surveillance tech — a catchall term that encompasses not just smart glasses, but also smartwatches and AI pendants — is gaining steam. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2026 The movement’s tiny footprint became a catalyst for experimentation, giving Blancpain’s designers unusual freedom, resulting in Ladybird watches concealed within bracelets, cuffs, rings, and pendants. — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026 Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The product launch follows a broader push by consumer tech companies to normalize the presence of cameras in devices that didn’t traditionally have them, including glasses, headphones and pendants. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Larger pendants usually look best on your longest chain, think of those as the anchor for your stack. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The ceiling pendants are by Park Studio and the hanging antique plates Miron collected over time. — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
  1. charms
  2. flags
  3. bangles
  4. banners
  5. colors
  6. pennants
Noun
  • Beth Goldstein, the firm’s footwear and accessories industry adviser, said demand has improved for handbags, especially in the $500-$750 price range, while bag charms have also remained strong.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Bag charms are up 300 percent for plastic styles and 290 percent for beaded ones this season, and that same instinct carries through to charm bracelets, which see a reliable seasonal lift every year from September through December.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of charms
Noun
  • Protesters chanted and held flags and signs and spoke out against Sheeran.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The protesters lined up on one side, some bearing anti-ICE signs and Mexican flags, shouting slogans as traffic in the area slowed to a crawl while uniformed officers tried to contain the crowds.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • Sweeney, 28, opted for a lace midi with a square neckline and flouncy sleeves, accessorizing with a black envelope clutch, a gold Cartier watch, and one of the jeweler’s iconic Love bangles.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi.
    — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of bangles
Noun
  • The next day, Yosemite’s acting superintendent signed a new rule prohibiting people from hanging large banners and flags in areas designated as wilderness, which would include El Capitan.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Miami City Commissioner Christine King says the banners won't show anything graphic.
    — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of banners
Noun
  • The combination made a striking appearance on the Dries Van Noten runway, proving that two statement colors can, in fact, coexist.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • For example, repeating specific colors or spacing throughout the arrangement helps the eye move easily throughout the design.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • The Georgia Bulldog logo has showed up for years on hats, shirts and pennants, but the state Board of Regents has decided that the appearance of the familiar canine on toilet seats and obscene posters is going too far.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Another room over, regulars sat clustered around a long bench under a wall-sized sunset mural, while sports fan pennants decorate the rustic interior.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pennants

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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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