Thesaurus results for LEI

lei

noun

ˈlā

Definition of lei

as in necklace

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii

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Recent Examples of lei Hawaiian cultural activities are also at the forefront here, from lei-making to hula workshops. — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026 The museum also hosts weekly Hawaiian cultural classes, such as lei making and hula dancing. — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Luhrmann has also unearthed some hypnotic clips of Elvis performing live in Hawaii in 1957, wearing a shimmering gold jacket, his neck ringed with a lei. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 20 Feb. 2026 The property also has cultural activities, lei-making classes, hula lessons, and other family-friendly programming. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lei

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necklace

Noun

Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Highlights in the collection included a statement necklace with segments resembling the twigs of a bird’s nest and a horseshoe ring, one of the brand’s bestsellers.

— Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of necklace

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