pendant

noun

ˈpen-dənt How to pronounce pendant (audio)
variants also pendent
Definition of pendantnext
1
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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2
as in banner
chiefly British a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling a pendant that once flew on Nelson's flagship

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Recent Examples of pendant For something more discreet, there’s a delicate pendant with a single pavé oval, just the thing to wear with an open-collar shirt or layered with a favorite gold chain. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 And since the war in Gaza began three years ago, flags, pins, necklace pendants, military uniform patches, and bumper stickers bearing the image of a Third Temple have proliferated in Israeli public spaces. — Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026 Custom cabinetry wraps around the large windows, and Art Deco pendants illuminate the two central islands. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026 He and Pike were said to be wearing pentagram pendants at the time of their arrests. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pendant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendant
  1. charm
  2. banner
  3. bangle
  4. flag
Noun
  • Seeing Turturro back on the streets of New York alongside longtime collaborators adds to the film’s throwback charm.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Each fragrance is available as a $49 eau de parfum; a $25 body, hair and linen mist; a $20 solid fragrance that doubles as a bag charm, and a $10 scented candle.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
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  • The former hotel, which was built in 1925, closed under its last banner during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Phishing email and empty ring boxes Vardon’s article was primarily about how Knicks assistant coaches did not get rings on Tuesday when the team raised its first league championship banner since 1973.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of banner
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  • 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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  • The damage included the complete removal of one Marine's head, along with damage to other figures depicted raising the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, according to authorities.
    — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The kingdom’s main flag carrier, Saudia, is offering tickets to Riyadh via Al Qassim, with a bus connection to the Saudi capital.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of flag

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“Pendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendant. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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