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also pendents
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as in charms
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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as in flags
chiefly British
a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship
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Recent Examples of pendants
But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more.
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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
Asprey pendants also featured as part of the Princess of Wales’ accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The country kitchen has a 14-foot island with grayed cabinetry, white quartz, a prep sink, glass lantern pendants and crossed millwork panels.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maybe pagan Vikings liked wearing pendants showing Christian saints as a way to assimilate into East Anglia’s largely Christian population?
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Asprey pendants also featured as part of the Princess of Wales’ accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The pendants and chandeliers are particularly striking over a dining table or bed.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
When rummaging through a jewelry box, look for brooches, pendants, and rings.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The country kitchen has a 14-foot island with grayed cabinetry, white quartz, a prep sink, glass lantern pendants and crossed millwork panels.
—Saleema Syed, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Maybe pagan Vikings liked wearing pendants showing Christian saints as a way to assimilate into East Anglia’s largely Christian population?
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 8 Apr. 2026
The LifeFone and LifeStation pendants maxed out at 100 and 150 feet outside, respectively.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
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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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The flags of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union ahead of the Group of Seven (G-7) Leaders’ Summit in Banff, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Erik Marmor / Getty Images A river of Israeli flags winds through a desert path as hundreds of people march toward the border in a display of their determination to build new Jewish settlements atop the rubble of northern Gaza.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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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.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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
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Two banners criticising club president Florentino Perez were removed by stadium security as Real Madrid defeated Real Oviedo 2-0 in their penultimate home game of the season at the Bernabeu.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The city’s banners honor residents who served in the military.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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This would be an entertaining video to show up on your doom scroll late at night, seeing how paint colors can be mixed and matched to present the color of your opponent, but two and a half minutes of this?—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Anrabess Short-Sleeve A-Line Maxi Dress Available in 26 colors, this A-line dress is an easy choice for your upcoming summer getaway.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Under Cox, the Braves became one of baseball’s defining dynasties — winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Cox led the Braves to 14 consecutive division titles from 1991 to 2005, including five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series title.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
9 May 2026
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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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