as in pendants
an ornament worn on a chain around the neck or wrist
wore a bracelet with small silver bangles on it
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Recent Examples of bangles
With handbags seamlessly protruding from skirts, pantyhose covering stacks of massive bangles, doses of hot pink and big fur, the collection was made for social media consumption.
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Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Another one of our favorite gift ideas on Amazon is this set of Bala bangles.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But Moss, who completed her vacation look with a Broderie Anglaise-style blouse, chunky belt and stacks of necklaces and bangles, doesn’t seem to subscribe to the belief of seen-and-not-touched.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Another one of our favorite gift ideas on Amazon is this set of Bala bangles.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Hidden in the brand’s sale section are dozens of (literal) gems, including this now-$14 birthstone necklace, goes- with -everything gold bangles, and other stylish accessories.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.
—EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
But Moss, who completed her vacation look with a Broderie Anglaise-style blouse, chunky belt and stacks of necklaces and bangles, doesn’t seem to subscribe to the belief of seen-and-not-touched.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
pendants
Noun
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At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Thus, the scheme of thoughtfully layered illumination, including the pair of Grand Central Terminal–worthy pendants in the kitchen (each weighing in the realm of 60 pounds), plaster sconces, custom lampshades, and Deschanel’s beloved Murano chandeliers.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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