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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Aside from a few vivid details—her vegetarian diet, the silver necklace strung permanently around her throat—Erik’s portrait of Hilma resembles that of a martyr.
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Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The brand’s takes on tennis necklaces are also popular, as their flexible construction enable the style to sit better on collarbones.
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Figuring out who's there It was previously disclosed that 19th Century dolls, brooches and necklaces were uncovered at the site.
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Jess, my producer, printed about 100 of these necklaces before the live show, and gave them out to everyone who worked at the Paramount—the stagehands, box office, drivers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The brand’s takes on tennis necklaces are also popular, as their flexible construction enable the style to sit better on collarbones.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Figuring out who's there It was previously disclosed that 19th Century dolls, brooches and necklaces were uncovered at the site.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 14 Nov. 2025
Jess, my producer, printed about 100 of these necklaces before the live show, and gave them out to everyone who worked at the Paramount—the stagehands, box office, drivers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 18 Nov. 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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