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something that physically prevents free movement
putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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Recent Examples of bracelets
As for her accessories and glam, Biden opted for a few delicate bracelets in shades of metallic gold and silver.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The Patek operation is both artisanal and impressively industrialized—beginning with the CNC machines that pump, cut, stamp, and form, among other things, cases, bracelets, and the hundreds of minuscule components that comprise even the most basic Patek model.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The company takes old MLB bats and uniforms, as well as NHL hockey sticks and goal posts -- all used in real games -- and transforms them into bottle openers, wallets, winter hats and bracelets.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets were scattered on the table of the cozy venue, also a cute nod to the Eras Tour.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers also kept to the theme, wearing feather boas and colorful clothing to mimic Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The perfect swiftie keepsake ornament featuring friendship bracelets and ribbon from The Eras tour!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The Patek operation is both artisanal and impressively industrialized—beginning with the CNC machines that pump, cut, stamp, and form, among other things, cases, bracelets, and the hundreds of minuscule components that comprise even the most basic Patek model.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The company takes old MLB bats and uniforms, as well as NHL hockey sticks and goal posts -- all used in real games -- and transforms them into bottle openers, wallets, winter hats and bracelets.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets were scattered on the table of the cozy venue, also a cute nod to the Eras Tour.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers also kept to the theme, wearing feather boas and colorful clothing to mimic Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Partygoers dressed up for the theme with feather boas and colorful clothes to match Swift's different albums, with friendship bracelets and light-up bracelets being scattered on the table of the cozy venue; all nods to the Eras Tour.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The perfect swiftie keepsake ornament featuring friendship bracelets and ribbon from The Eras tour!
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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