bangle

noun

ˈbaŋ-gəl How to pronounce bangle (audio)
Definition of banglenext
as in pendant
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it

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Recent Examples of bangle For accessories, Cruz sported the Zoya Eiffel Tower bangle and wore a gold statement necklace with a coordinated ring. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Sculptural bangles and bold cuffs are replacing delicate jewelry, whether stacked or balanced on both wrists. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 The new bangle styles give you that designer look without the price tag. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bangle
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pendant
Noun
  • Custom cabinetry wraps around the large windows, and Art Deco pendants illuminate the two central islands.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Gerlach’s wife, artist Brody Reiman, created a ceramic pendant cast from an afghan the husband’s grandmother knitted for him.
    — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pendant

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“Bangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangle. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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