variants also pendent
Definition of pendantnext
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as in charm
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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Recent Examples of pendant Long, layered pendants and strands of pearls work well with both knits and ladylike jackets, as seen here. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 That includes smart glasses, more advanced AirPods, and a pendant that can be worn on a shirt or necklace. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 There’s also this beautiful pendant from Albert Cheuret that’s hanging in my bathroom. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 The statement earrings featured a large gold pendant with four rows of ocean blue and gold jewels dangling from it. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.
    Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The school has banners and big names to prove its hockey pedigree, though the real evidence lies with a man called Rooster.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Goldberg will serve as executive producer alongside longtime collaborator Tom Leonardis under their One Ho Productions banner.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Unlike Apollo, which focused on fast flags and footprints in a breakneck race against the Soviet Union, Artemis is striving for a sustainable moon base elaborate enough to satisfy even the most hard-core science fiction fans.
    Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The Baltimore design reflects that identity, blending Maryland flag colors with deeper design elements meant to mirror the city’s personality.
    Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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