variants also pendent
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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 The pendant, which was exhibited at the 1900 Paris World’s Fair, fetched $508,500, well above its estimates. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 These included animal bone pendants, a potential whistle made from a snail shell, and human remains. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 June 2025 The second is a rare diamond and enamel pendant, similar to other jewels presented by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) to Admiral Nelson and other British naval commanders in gratitude for the Royal Navy’s victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025 Wilde styled her hair into soft waves and completed her look with a gold chain necklace that had an emerald pendant. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for pendant
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Noun
  • The track bursts with a childlike charm and endearing lyrics, written in part by members Sunwoo and Eric. 10.
    Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • Lily Hall and Celestine Bed & Breakfast both deliver boutique charm and thoughtful extras.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • The test site for the platform was at St David’s, a shopping center in Cardiff, Wales, where it was piloted by Landsec, as previously reported, under the Co.Lab banner and in a white label joint venture with LDC.
    Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The event provides information on the history of cannabis and its usages through educational banners, booths and seminars.
    Kat Tran Updated July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • If you’re drawn to symbols and superstition, explore this evil eye bangle.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • Don’t be afraid to shake the room with playful jewelry like a new watch or golden bangles.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Amid the violence, rioters burned an American flag.
    Alexandra Koch , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
  • Later in the evening, Austin police ordered marchers to remain on the sidewalk or face arrest; dozens of protesters defied officers and sat down in the middle of the roadway in front of them, one holding a billowing American flag as traffic lights flashed from red to green.
    Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • That’s because Aaron Boone, assisted by the Yankees’ coaching staff, will manage the American League in the game after leading the Bombers to a pennant last season.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
  • Kelly was essential to Arizona's pennant run in 2023.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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