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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Plus, its crew neckline is the ideal base for statement necklaces, just like the chunky string of pearls that Seyfried wears throughout the movie.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Travis Kelce pulled an olive-green sweater over his head and began to unfasten the clasp of a gold necklace.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
But perhaps most striking of all was her megawatt necklace.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Travis Kelce pulled an olive-green sweater over his head and began to unfasten the clasp of a gold necklace.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2026
But perhaps most striking of all was her megawatt necklace.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
How To Do It Gentle on skin but generally effective for hours-long wear, clear nail polish will keep your necklace in place.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for necklace
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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