necklace

Definition of necklacenext
as in beads
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her

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Recent Examples of necklace For her wedding events, Lipa paired the ring with Bulgari gold jewelry, including a Serpenti necklace in pink gold with pear emeralds. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 24 June 2026 Those Na’vi choose to model their traditional knives after the teeth of the fearsome creature, and some members of the tribe even wear the akula’s actual teeth with necklaces. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 June 2026 Lipa accessorized her Schiaparelli skirt suit with a diamond necklace worth half a million dollars. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Police said the two approached a person and grabbed more than one necklace off the person’s neck, leading to a fight that ended with the two suspects running from the store. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
  • Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Pop one in your wallet, travel bag, or even on your pet’s collar.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • And, before the fireworks start, double check any leashes, collars or harnesses for wear and tear and a proper fit.
    Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Who can forget when Diana donned her emerald and diamond choker as a headband?
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Diana had the cluster reset into a seven-strand pearl choker.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The belt featured the Chanel CC logo in small charms across the top of the belt, as well as in a large pendant hanging off the end of the belt near the hem of Lohan's skirt.
    Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • The Saudi Suite A wedding gift from Crown Prince Fahd of Saudi Arabia, the Burmese sapphire and diamond Saudi Suite consisted of a necklace, pendants, a ring, a bracelet, earrings, and a rather gaudy watch.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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