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something that physically prevents free movement
putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
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Recent Examples of bracelets
In 2022, bracelets that once belonged to Marie Antoinette sold for more than $8 million at auction, also in Geneva.
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Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The actress accessorized her look with a stack of silver bracelets and rings with green stones, along with matching drop earrings.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The Harris campaign site, meanwhile, has been selling Harris-Walz friendship bracelets for $20, with a purchase going to the Harris Victory Fund.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The hugely popular jewelry brand and streaming media company have teamed up on a new collection of friendship bracelets, earrings, rings and glow-in-the-dark charms inspired by Stranger Things, and are sharing the details exclusively with PEOPLE.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Berry selected bold gold pieces, including bracelets, rings, and a statement necklace, along with delicate earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
The museum's signature dinosaurs are sporting giant friendship bracelets, a nod to a concert tradition where Swifties trade homemade friendship bracelets at concerts.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
In September 2023, Jonas himself dodged was looked like bracelets being thrown at the stage in Sacramento, Calif.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
The cherry limeade ale comes in a can whose multicolor design features a sparkling disco ball, a pair of purple hands in the shape of a heart and a description of the beer spelled out on beads strung in the style of friendship bracelets.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The actress accessorized her look with a stack of silver bracelets and rings with green stones, along with matching drop earrings.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
The Harris campaign site, meanwhile, has been selling Harris-Walz friendship bracelets for $20, with a purchase going to the Harris Victory Fund.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
The hugely popular jewelry brand and streaming media company have teamed up on a new collection of friendship bracelets, earrings, rings and glow-in-the-dark charms inspired by Stranger Things, and are sharing the details exclusively with PEOPLE.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Berry selected bold gold pieces, including bracelets, rings, and a statement necklace, along with delicate earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024
The museum's signature dinosaurs are sporting giant friendship bracelets, a nod to a concert tradition where Swifties trade homemade friendship bracelets at concerts.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
In September 2023, Jonas himself dodged was looked like bracelets being thrown at the stage in Sacramento, Calif.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
The cherry limeade ale comes in a can whose multicolor design features a sparkling disco ball, a pair of purple hands in the shape of a heart and a description of the beer spelled out on beads strung in the style of friendship bracelets.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Bracelets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bracelets. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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