bracelets

British

/ ˈbreɪslɪts /

plural noun

a slang name for handcuffs See handcuff

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For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

This past week, the 43-year-old high-school teacher visited one of Beijing’s biggest jewelry markets to browse gold bracelets, necklaces and rings ahead of the Lunar New Year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

The firm is well known for its charm bracelets and has a presence in upmarket malls across the world.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

Among them is 74-year-old Tran Thi Lan, who has amassed a treasure trove of gold rings, bracelets and bars over decades.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Father Cham gathered each luminous baby to him and gave them bracelets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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