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Recent Examples of pendent
All together, the items likely comprise a single piece of jewelry, likely a necklace or pendant.
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Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The simple but statement-making two-drop earrings (a diamond stud and pearl pendant) were worn often by the Queen during her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977, marking 25 years on the throne.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
String up budget-friendly rattan pendant lights from the beams of a pergola for a boho-style feel.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Finish with a pendant necklace and minimalist leather loafers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Birch recommends a layered approach with taper candles grouped en masse, low pendant lighting, and lanterns for a warm, welcoming ambiance.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Design-wise, the property channels a tropical, yet moody vibe with pendant lighting and banquette couches, paired well with some of the building’s original touches, like granite walls and blue and cream tiles.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Other rooms downstairs include the B-Movie Bathroom, ’Naynay’s Kitchen of Progress and the ’80s & ’90s Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Add in a wicker pendant overhead to tie it all together à la Anderson Cooper.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The simple but statement-making two-drop earrings (a diamond stud and pearl pendant) were worn often by the Queen during her Silver Jubilee celebrations in 1977, marking 25 years on the throne.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
String up budget-friendly rattan pendant lights from the beams of a pergola for a boho-style feel.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Finish with a pendant necklace and minimalist leather loafers.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Birch recommends a layered approach with taper candles grouped en masse, low pendant lighting, and lanterns for a warm, welcoming ambiance.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
Design-wise, the property channels a tropical, yet moody vibe with pendant lighting and banquette couches, paired well with some of the building’s original touches, like granite walls and blue and cream tiles.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Other rooms downstairs include the B-Movie Bathroom, ’Naynay’s Kitchen of Progress and the ’80s & ’90s Food Culture Hall of Fame dining room, which is illuminated by a Pizza Hut pendant.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Add in a wicker pendant overhead to tie it all together à la Anderson Cooper.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pendent
Adjective
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While the design here is emphatically traditional, a dose of modern whimsy comes through with a dangling, multi-floor chandelier loosely inspired by jellyfish.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cernan, the junior pilot, was outside, dangling—actually spinning, tumbling, and flailing—at the end of a long umbilical cord, completely unable to control his movements.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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To maintain the immersive illusion, Iñárritu eschewed traditional hanging fabric.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pendent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pendent. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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