Thesaurus results for PENDANT

pendant

noun

ˈpen-dənt

variants also pendent

Definition of pendant

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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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 pendant Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026 Also crafted in platinum with 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds, the necklace featured a pendant with two small birds intertwined — their wings, bodies and tail feathers holding more diamonds and subtle feather detail in the platinum. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 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 Swift, 36, styled a Chiefs graphic tank and acid-wash jeans with a gold chain pendant designed by Catbird, per Page Six. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pendant

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But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.

— Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
Classic loafers and chunky socks lean into the slightly offbeat charm.

— Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of charm

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Sy, who served as artistic producer on previous installments, makes his debut as co-showrunner alongside Louis Leterrier for the show’s fourth part, on top of co-producing it through their joint banner Carrousel Studios.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Mary McLaren and Tom McLaren produced the film through their Next Chapter Entertainment banner.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of banner

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For those who prefer their diamonds with a little more heft, there’s also a wide pavé bangle that makes a convincing argument for leaving the rest of your jewelry at home.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
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

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The music icon, who hails from Canada, announced the news on Instagram, sharing a photo of herself beaming while holding an American flag along with a video from her naturalization ceremony.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Some strategists, anticipating that the committee may raise flags, now try to get ahead of the process by submitting additional documentation, including filmmaker quotes and source materials, to explain why a film belongs in its intended category.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

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