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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Tohum’s shell necklace and a pair of goggle-like shades from Saint Laurent bring the summer spirit forward.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Some of Saar’s leather necklaces are reminiscent of tribal loincloths, in a triangle shape that comes to a point, dyed and stitched in various colors.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The sculpture shows a female mermaid outfitted with gold embellishment, including a necklace with the Koru symbol.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The 46-year-old stylist — who has been married to Swedish luxury developer Oscar Engelbert since 2016 — was reportedly having a good natured chat with Rihanna before the Rocky interaction, which centered around a joke about his necklace.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 7 May 2026
Some of Saar’s leather necklaces are reminiscent of tribal loincloths, in a triangle shape that comes to a point, dyed and stitched in various colors.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The sculpture shows a female mermaid outfitted with gold embellishment, including a necklace with the Koru symbol.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
The 46-year-old stylist — who has been married to Swedish luxury developer Oscar Engelbert since 2016 — was reportedly having a good natured chat with Rihanna before the Rocky interaction, which centered around a joke about his necklace.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 11 May. 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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