variants also pendent
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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 Read Next World ‘Unique’ jade-like pendant — 7,600 years old — discovered in Serbia. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 The pendant hangs on a rope-style chain. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 Attentive viewers will notice that from his first appearance, Hezekiah, our beautiful leading man, always wears a strip of leather at the nape of his neck with a circular pendant that hangs from exactly center front. Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Walking around Media Row, Bell wore a pendant around his neck with a picture of his little cousin who was killed at the age of 16. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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  • The good news is that Crocs offers a variety of shoes that go beyond the classic foam clogs with holes for charms, which look good and have the same level of support.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This choice, along with the decision to film on real locations, enhances the magical quality and tactile charm of the film, reminiscent of '80s classics like The Labyrinth or Willow.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • Producers also include Angi Bones and Tony Strickland under the Tyler Perry Studios banner.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • There’s also trending styles like chunky bangles, drop earrings, and sculptural pendants set with stones for spring parties and festivals alike.
    Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Today’s puffy, metallic cuff bracelets are the modern-day versions of the big, bold, layered bangles of yesteryear.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • This week's quiz highlights equestrian events, flag facts, famous food — and a lot more.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Trump also directed that U.S. flags be flown at half-staff in Francis’ honor.
    Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • In 1965, Oliva won his second batting title with a .321 average, finished second in MVP voting, and led the Twins to the AL pennant.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The Mets backed out over medical concerns, and two nights later, Flores beat Washington with a walk-off home run, helping catapult the team to a postseason run that culminated with an unlikely pennant.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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