Thesaurus results for PENDENT

pendent

adjective

ˈpen-dənt

variants or pendant

Definition of pendent

as in dangling

extending freely from a support from above the dining area is lit by tasteful pendent lamps over the tables

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Recent Examples of pendent And spare furnishings spotlight craft—from the dining area’s custom walnut table to the stairwell’s Isamu Noguchi pendant. — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 Keep accessories sleek with Prada’s leather Wish pouch and a gold-chain pendant necklace. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 At the Palladium, James and her bandmate/husband Zachary took the stage in all-black leather, with thigh-high boots, swords, an inverted crucifix necklace and a giant silver Baphomet pendant. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Available in yellow and white gold, the pendant necklace, $1,500, is a 1-carat diamond pair wrapped in a titanium bezel and strung on a 14-karat chain. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Designer Calvin Klein purchased a natural pearl and diamond necklace, while Joan Collins bought a sapphire pendant. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 Enjoy eggs cooked to order, fry-ups, or lighter continental fare under a glass roof, hanging plants, and basket pendant lights. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The dining room has a long dark wood table beneath a simple pendant light, while the kitchen has sleek metal cabinets and a large marble island. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 The trendy oversized frames were far from her only accessory, with the My Body author adding on a navy baseball cap, gold hoop earrings, and a dainty pendant necklace. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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Kelly wore a bright orange Roland Mouret midi dress, paired with light brown stiletto heels and matching jewelry, including multiple rings and small dangling earrings.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
The three cats quickly get distracted, though, by the dangling, bright lightbulb and string hanging above them.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 11 June 2026

Definition of dangling

Adjective

The set of three miniature lights each features a vintage hanging-lantern design that looks straight out of a storybook and casts a warm gold glow across your collection.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

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