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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 oversized Oluce pendants are calibrated to feel right whether everyone’s seated—or mingling.
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Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.
—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
Kerry Pieri, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
The new chip, called the Snapdragon Wear Elite, was designed with new products like pins and pendants in mind but will also power smartwatches.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
Noun
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Each neighborhood in La La Land has its own unique charms.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sherlock is an effortless update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s seminal detective novels, one that’s brilliantly modernized while retaining all of the source material’s classical charms.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Parade goers from across the city, state and country brought out typical boisterous enthusiasm for one of Boston’s most notable event, decked out in green overalls, Irish flags, glittering shamrocks, Celtics gear, creative costumes and more.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Investors will likely cheer anything that suggests vessels bearing flags other than Iran and China will soon be able to pass through the Strait safely.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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It was pared with a matching fez hat, oversized cuff bangles, and flat black sandles.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The group also wants to install more signage, lighting and lightpole banners in Midtown.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The city recently released a call for artists for the two side-by-side 20-foot tall by 16-foot wide digital banners, which will be displayed on the parking garage outer walls facing Second and Green streets.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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While she’s known for perfecting the art of the lip balm and on-point nail colors, her scent rotation is pretty impressive, too.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2026
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The mark incorporates the franchise’s signature tri-star — a nod to the Tennessee state flag — alongside the team’s traditional blue, white and red colors.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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