lavalieres

variants also lavallieres
Definition of lavalieresnext
plural of lavaliere
as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist gave his girlfriend a golden lavaliere engraved with his name

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Noun
  • 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
  • The collection is 14 pieces altogether, and runs the gamut from petite side tables to minimalist pendants.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Lavalieres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavalieres. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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