variants or pendant
Definition of pendentnext
as in dangling
extending freely from a support from above the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables

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Recent Examples of pendent The Bruno Munari pendant in the dining room defines Levin’s concept for the house. — Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 At the Palladium, James and her bandmate/husband Zachary took the stage in all-black leather, with thigh-high boots, swords, an inverted crucifix necklace and a giant silver Baphomet pendant. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Available in yellow and white gold, the pendant necklace, $1,500, is a 1-carat diamond pair wrapped in a titanium bezel and strung on a 14-karat chain. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Designer Calvin Klein purchased a natural pearl and diamond necklace, while Joan Collins bought a sapphire pendant. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Enjoy eggs cooked to order, fry-ups, or lighter continental fare under a glass roof, hanging plants, and basket pendant lights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The dining room has a long dark wood table beneath a simple pendant light, while the kitchen has sleek metal cabinets and a large marble island. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 The trendy oversized frames were far from her only accessory, with the My Body author adding on a navy baseball cap, gold hoop earrings, and a dainty pendant necklace. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 The necklace, which appears to have pearls and an amethyst and diamond pendant, is reported to be the Queen Mother's Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, which was a gift from Queen Alexandra to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day in 1923. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendent
Adjective
  • Kelly wore a bright orange Roland Mouret midi dress, paired with light brown stiletto heels and matching jewelry, including multiple rings and small dangling earrings.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
  • The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

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

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