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bracelets

British  
/ ˈbreɪslɪts /

plural noun

  1. 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

The pilot will then lead to a global launch in the second half of the year, when the company aims to offer more platinum‑plated bracelets as well as a selection of charms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Connected rings, bracelets and watches -- which were everywhere at last week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas -- can already monitor heart rate, blood pressure and glucose levels, with varying degrees of accuracy.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Throughout the series, friendship bracelets are traded, strangers become fast friends, crew members form family bonds, and surprise guests punctuate intimate backstage moments.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

A teenager adjusts her sunglasses; her colorful, beaded bracelets slide down her brown forearm.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day