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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 banners
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
Nipped-waist blazers and horseshoe-like pendants lent Ashlyn’s runway a hint of the equestrian.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For bonus points, layer lighting like pendants and sconces for visual interest and extra soft light.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Typically, cords hang like pendants from one thick primary strand.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Award pendants in hand, the team, sunburned and exhausted but beaming with pride, made their way back to the parking lots for the trip home to Lake City.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Across the other side of the famous square, Boucheron also showed transformable jewelry, with extendable necklaces featuring floral pendants that could also be worn as brooches.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The brand’s Paris showroom was also an opportunity to see new iterations of the Fused Gems series, in pendants and earrings, and the Sectional necklaces, which feature one-half of a pearl spliced with a second side in semi-precious stones or gold.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
For bonus points, layer lighting like pendants and sconces for visual interest and extra soft light.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.
—Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2025
Typically, cords hang like pendants from one thick primary strand.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 13 Aug. 2025
Award pendants in hand, the team, sunburned and exhausted but beaming with pride, made their way back to the parking lots for the trip home to Lake City.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
Across the other side of the famous square, Boucheron also showed transformable jewelry, with extendable necklaces featuring floral pendants that could also be worn as brooches.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The brand’s Paris showroom was also an opportunity to see new iterations of the Fused Gems series, in pendants and earrings, and the Sectional necklaces, which feature one-half of a pearl spliced with a second side in semi-precious stones or gold.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
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Meanwhile, cousin Edmund, an aspiring clergyman, falls under the charms of Mary Crawford, written by Austen as a charming but immoral woman.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Camille Summers-Valli and photographed by UK's Elaine Constantine, the campaign utilises bags accessorised by iconic NYC charms.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People who attended waved Palestinian flags and banners.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Falcons have six state championship banners hanging in the gym.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Always up front are bangles, pendants, shoulder scrapers and her favorite night accessory — an elegant 18-karat gold minaudière.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
25 Aug. 2025
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Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Entries include homework assignments, policies, inclusion statements and flags.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Sep. 2025
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Following the exercise’s finale, two drones carrying Russian and Belarusian flags hovered in front of spectators.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Other editorial pieces will include boatneck knits and an assortment of accessories handcrafted in New York from vintage felt college pennants, some nearly a century old.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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