1
: an ornament worn around the neck
2
: something likened to a necklace especially in forming a linked series or a circular pattern
a necklace of islands
Synonyms of necklace
Examples of necklace in a Sentence
found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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For that affair, Lipa donned a custom white skirt-suit by Schiaparelli couture, designed by Daniel Roseberry, as well as a Stephen Jones hat, Bvlgari necklace, and Christian Louboutin heels.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The blouse’s soft, seamless V-neckline is ideal for showing off pretty necklaces, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Prices range from 950 euros for the Notte Toscana (Tuscan night) necklace to 390 euros for the Nodo Fiorentino brass ring.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The Princess of Wales accessorized with symbolic jewelry, including a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to Manchester.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 June 2026
The blouse’s soft, seamless V-neckline is ideal for showing off pretty necklaces, too.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Prices range from 950 euros for the Notte Toscana (Tuscan night) necklace to 390 euros for the Nodo Fiorentino brass ring.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
The Princess of Wales accessorized with symbolic jewelry, including a lapis lazuli necklace that has a meaningful connection to Manchester.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 June 2026
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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necklace
noun
neck·lace
ˈnek-ləs 
: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck
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