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 And since the war in Gaza began three years ago, flags, pins, necklace pendants, military uniform patches, and bumper stickers bearing the image of a Third Temple have proliferated in Israeli public spaces. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendants
  1. charms
  2. flags
  3. bangles
  4. banners
  5. colors
  6. pennants
Noun
  • Karina Longworth loves Los Angeles for all its quirks and charms.
    — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Los Angeles’s wealthy Brentwood enclave is coveted for its large residences and small-town charms that have drawn in sports stars from Tom Brady to LeBron James over the years.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of charms
Noun
  • Protesters, many of whom have been seen carrying Palestinian flags, have set fire to historic buildings and attacked civilians.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Carney ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all federal buildings nationwide Sunday in honor of the four soldiers killed.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 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
  • The defensive coordinator suddenly is the subject of frat banners calling for his firing.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Castle Town bustled more than ever, teeming with banners, flowers and colorful citizenry.
    — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of banners
Noun
  • Even a slight misalignment could leave visible defects where colors meet, while four hotends introduce more components that could potentially fail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Choose from trios in subtle coordinated colors all packed into a zip pouch for easy transport.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of colors
Noun
  • The Braves, who moved to the city from Boston in 1953, won two NL pennants and beat the Yankees in the 1957 World Series behind three home runs from a 23-year-old outfielder named Hank Aaron.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Despite winning the division, given the disparity in market, payroll, and legacy – the Rays have two pennants, but no World Series titles, in their 29-year history – it would still be seen as David taking down Goliath.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of pennants

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“Pendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendants. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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