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 adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Clancy, wearing all black and a silver cross on a necklace, was wheeled in by court officers for her hearing before Judge William Sullivan.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
When Koong went on a date once, Gu loaned her a beautiful necklace.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Clancy, wearing all black and a silver cross on a necklace, was wheeled in by court officers for her hearing before Judge William Sullivan.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
When Koong went on a date once, Gu loaned her a beautiful necklace.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 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 26 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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