as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii
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Recent Examples of lei
Hawaiian cultural activities are also at the forefront here, from lei-making to hula workshops.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Goldberg exclaimed as the mascot placed a lei on her neck.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2025
The toddler wore a lei and headband with palm trees on it, looking down at her feet.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Goldberg exclaimed as the mascot placed a lei on her neck.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lei
necklace
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The staff there refused to discuss Kathrin, but the window displays showed rings and necklaces from the German brand Wilhelm Müller and the Italian house Ti Sento, with prices ranging from less than 100 euros to a few thousand.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tribal council was emotional for all five players as Colby, Cirie, and Coach discussed being legendary players who paved the way for newcomers like Emily and Dee, who won the immunity necklace.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lei. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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