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Definition of pendantnext
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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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Recent Examples of pendant Long, layered pendants and strands of pearls work well with both knits and ladylike jackets, as seen here. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 That includes smart glasses, more advanced AirPods, and a pendant that can be worn on a shirt or necklace. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 There’s also this beautiful pendant from Albert Cheuret that’s hanging in my bathroom. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 The statement earrings featured a large gold pendant with four rows of ocean blue and gold jewels dangling from it. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • Henfling doesn’t have any personal good luck charms, but resting on his console at Mission Control in Houston will be a special cloth patch given to him by the Artemis II astronaut crew.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The study sessions were first organized during the COVID-19 pandemic by Entree, the youth association of the Concertgebouw, to help students improve their concentration and introduce them to the charms of classical music.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the low points were problematic for a program that measures itself by marquee wins and banners.
    Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In addition to Mac, Jackie Cohn executive produces through the former’s More Better Productions banner.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
    Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
    Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • For 10 minutes, Boyd took in the scene as the flags whipped above the center-field scoreboard, Cubs infielders took grounders and stadium workers finished final preparations before 39,712 fans streamed into the ballpark.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In 2025, lawmakers passed a bill banning state and local governments from flying most flags, including, notably, the Pride flag.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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