as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist
wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it
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Recent Examples of bangles
Elsewhere in the collection, creamy pearls peep out between layers of polished, single-piece cast silver in bangles and earrings; while luminous spheres are paired with onyx cubes in an exploration of geometry and contrasting materiality.
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Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
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But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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The collection is 14 pieces altogether, and runs the gamut from petite side tables to minimalist pendants.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Hawke has found acting success by bestowing her charms in several high-profile projects such as Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 — or, for advanced studies, recent films in the Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson canons.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Fighters — draped in elaborate costumes and protective charms believed to ward off injury and channel spiritual power — perform to the beat of sabar drums, emphasizing the sport’s spiritual side, which for many is as important as the fight itself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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