pendants

noun

variants also pendents
plural of pendant
1
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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2
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 Custom cabinetry wraps around the large windows, and Art Deco pendants illuminate the two central islands. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 He and Pike were said to be wearing pentagram pendants at the time of their arrests. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 But some of the flashy emerging AI tech, including pins and pendants, has hit significant design and execution roadblocks. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026 Ancient mythology supplies the characters; Victorian adornment supplies some of the collection’s more curious accessories, including pill pendants, potion vials and keepsake holders. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Outside Connect, the public backlash against wearable surveillance tech — a catchall term that encompasses not just smart glasses, but also smartwatches and AI pendants — is gaining steam. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 23 Sep. 2026 Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 The product launch follows a broader push by consumer tech companies to normalize the presence of cameras in devices that didn’t traditionally have them, including glasses, headphones and pendants. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
  1. charms
  2. flags
  3. bangles
  4. banners
  5. colors
  6. pennants
Noun
  • Apple, Google, Meta and a swarm of other tech contenders are betting that new artificial intelligence wearables in the form of glasses, rings, charms and pendants can push the market toward its category-defining moment.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Wifi in the rooms would be nice—current Apple computers no longer have broadband plugs—but disconnecting has its charms, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of charms
Noun
  • For the season, Livingston has rushed for 331 yards and four touchdowns, caught 26 passes for 235 yards and four touchdowns, completed 3 of 3 passes for 15 yards, pulled a team-leading 26 flags, made nine sacks and intercepted a pass.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the details emerged in a rush shortly after the passengers, most of them Israeli, landed back home to cheers and waving flags.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of flags
Noun
  • Emma Bunton Presenter Emma Bunton spiced up the carpet in a black ensemble with a subtle sparkle from Annie’s Ibiza plus bangles and platform pumps.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Sweeney, 28, opted for a lace midi with a square neckline and flouncy sleeves, accessorizing with a black envelope clutch, a gold Cartier watch, and one of the jeweler’s iconic Love bangles.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bangles
Noun
  • Its ad-blocking tools remove banners, pop-ups, video ads, and other disruptive advertising.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • On the façade of the basilica in Lourdes, banners were placed over controversial mosaics ahead of Leo’s visit.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of banners
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  • This Victoria Falls masterpiece is, as its name suggests, modeled on the rich colors of one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, which sits on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe where the Zambezi River plunges over a basalt cliff.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The team explored abstract shapes, recognizable objects, and different materials and textures before settling on a flexible system of shapes, colors, and accessories.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • The collection includes the clubhouse shirt players wore after clinching the NL East, on-field hats featuring the postseason patch and items such as pennants, pins, magnets, keychains and baseballs.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Jerseys and college pennants cover the walls, while a lounge at one end has a bar with leather seating, TVs, and more sports memorabilia.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pennants

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

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