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
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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Also on offer: customizable jewelry pieces, birthstone jewelry, fine jewelry (including engagement rings and wedding bands), layered necklaces, limited-edition capsules, and a wide selection of men’s jewelry.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Both members of the majority strength alliance were successful this episode: Kyle Fraser won a chicken and waffles reward and Joe Hunter won the coveted immunity necklace for the second time in a row.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The accessory used to be a standard part of a woman’s jewelry trousseau; along with a pearl necklace or earrings and a few gold necklaces, multiple brooches for daytime and nighttime were an essential part of getting dressed.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The Oscar winner added a gemstone necklace and wore her hair down and center-parted.
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Quinta Brunson
In N.Y.C., Quinta Brunson attended Tiffany & Co.'s launch of Blue Book 2025 in a white gown with beaded embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Both members of the majority strength alliance were successful this episode: Kyle Fraser won a chicken and waffles reward and Joe Hunter won the coveted immunity necklace for the second time in a row.
—Emily Deletter, USA Today, 2 May 2025
The accessory used to be a standard part of a woman’s jewelry trousseau; along with a pearl necklace or earrings and a few gold necklaces, multiple brooches for daytime and nighttime were an essential part of getting dressed.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 1 May 2025
The Oscar winner added a gemstone necklace and wore her hair down and center-parted.
21 of 22
Quinta Brunson
In N.Y.C., Quinta Brunson attended Tiffany & Co.'s launch of Blue Book 2025 in a white gown with beaded embellishments.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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 May. 2025.
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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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