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
These billowy, cloud-like separates take on a boho-glam spin with gold bangles, chunky hoops, and a calf-hair bag.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Marble bathroom sinks are based on the balconies of a nearby art deco building, while even the distinctive bedposts are modelled on the chunky bangles worn by local writer and activist Nancy Cunard, heiress to the shipping empire.
—Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 7 Apr. 2026
Women are donating their gold jewelry, bangles and earrings.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Gold and black bangles add some bling, while the metallic-print top livens everything up.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Pfeiffer tied the look together with gold bangles and a sheer shirt underneath.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As for costume jewelry, bakelite bangles and brooches can be extremely valuable if the design is rare.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a trade to be done, an eggplant to sell, colorful bangles, a devotional lamp.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 10 Dec. 2025
At the height of the aughts, stars like Anne Hathaway and Miley Cyrus would routinely pair a fun summer dress with their best bootcut jeans—plus huge bangles and even huger shades—for an instantly quirky outfit.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bangles
Noun
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The country kitchen has a 14-foot island with grayed cabinetry, white quartz, a prep sink, glass lantern pendants and crossed millwork panels.—
Saleema Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In addition to tabletop lighting and pendants, ensure there’s soft lighting at different heights around the perimeter of the room.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Single Village Fix’s pineapple syrup harnesses the vibrant smoke and character of mezcal, embracing and even amplifying its charms, and the lime cuts through any the sweetness and makes the whole thing refreshing.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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This is an older home, and some of its charms come with quirks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Bangles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bangles. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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