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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The designer painted the serpent mural that gave the residence its name, and the artwork directly inspired the necklace included in this package.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Biden's wife, former first lady Jill Biden, received a bottle of Ormonde Jayne perfume and an 18-carat gold necklace with diamonds from the emir of Qatar and his spouse.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
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This necklace, which can also be worn as a tiara, dates back to the early nineteenth century and is composed of diamonds, rubies and spinels, mounted on a gold and silver structure.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
Biden's wife, former first lady Jill Biden, received a bottle of Ormonde Jayne perfume and an 18-carat gold necklace with diamonds from the emir of Qatar and his spouse.
—Matthew Lee The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
Authorities recovered $570,000 in cash, as well as a necklace and a watch.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This necklace, which can also be worn as a tiara, dates back to the early nineteenth century and is composed of diamonds, rubies and spinels, mounted on a gold and silver structure.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 6 Feb. 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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