locket

noun

Definition of locketnext
as in teardrop

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Recent Examples of locket Its Summer 2026 collection reinterprets celestial motifs, lockets, swivels and charms through the lens of 19th-century keepsakes. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 So the team sets out to find a portrait of Nancy wearing the locket — prompting a sudden trip to London. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 Seeing her friend Sally wearing a new locket, Meg asked if there was a memento of some sort inside. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026 Inside the locket, according to Brett, are pictures of her mother-in-law and father-in-law. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for locket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for locket
  1. teardrop
  2. pendant
  3. bangle
Noun
  • The egg masses are light brown, teardrop-shaped and about 1 to 2 inches long, county officials said.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Dig the bed in your preferred size and shape (kidney, crescent, round and teardrop are popular).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of teardrop
Noun
  • Bonacina chairs surround a round Time & Style table beneath a silk pendant by Fortuny.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Add-ons include a handy ferro rod pendant for campers, a 20-piece bit set, and replacement graphite tips and blades.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of pendant
Noun
  • For those who prefer their diamonds with a little more heft, there’s also a wide pavé bangle that makes a convincing argument for leaving the rest of your jewelry at home.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Emma Bunton Presenter Emma Bunton spiced up the carpet in a black ensemble with a subtle sparkle from Annie’s Ibiza plus bangles and platform pumps.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Locket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locket. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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