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 They were told Anderson had allegedly been involved in trying to steal a Death Row Records pendant months earlier -- a major infraction in the hip-hop world. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Imagine how chic this would look paired with strappy sandals and a pretty pendant necklace. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Take a cue from Elizabeth Taylor with a coral mini dress, straw bag, shell pendant necklace, and oversized sunglasses for instant vacation glamour. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 July 2026 Smith is a proponent of using all types of secondhand fixtures but finds that vintage pendant lights, in particular, are very special. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 Nowhere is that more evident than in the living room, where a Noguchi Akari pendant hovers before the loft’s monumental windows, casting a warm glow over an ensemble of vintage pieces. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026 The Gem Wearable, shaped like an Apple AirTag and worn on a pendant necklace, monitors sun exposure in real time and alerts the wearer when to seek shade based on skin tolerance, sunscreen habits and vitamin D needs. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026 Among the most interesting pendant necklaces of summer 2026, fish stand out. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026 Zendaya paired the dress with statement gladiator-style heels by Sophia Webster, featuring intricate lace-up detailing, and delicate pendant earrings by Fope. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 13 July 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

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