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
Recent Examples on the Web
Finally, the pop star added a hint of sparkle to her sporty-casual date look with chunky hoop earrings and a matching necklace, and wore her hair down in loose waves.
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Released in 1962 and designed by Gilbert Albert, the unique bracelet watch (Ref. 3290) is accompanied by a matching ring and necklace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
In 1999, for example, a taxi ferrying two jewelers was forced to stop on the 110 Freeway’s transition to the westbound 105 Freeway by gun-wielding men who stole two suitcases filled with pearl necklaces worth $600,000, The Times reported.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Rihanna upped the edge factor with a silver chain necklace.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Wales Bonner track jacket and shorts with a pendant necklace from Bulgari.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Officers at the scene collected items including the playbook, the check, keys, a credit card and a necklace.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Soon we are joined in the hot tub by the late-middle-age drunk guy with the duck necklace.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
An additional styling tip would be to add earrings or a necklace with a slight touch of sparkle to stand out in the crowd even more.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Released in 1962 and designed by Gilbert Albert, the unique bracelet watch (Ref. 3290) is accompanied by a matching ring and necklace.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
In 1999, for example, a taxi ferrying two jewelers was forced to stop on the 110 Freeway’s transition to the westbound 105 Freeway by gun-wielding men who stole two suitcases filled with pearl necklaces worth $600,000, The Times reported.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Rihanna upped the edge factor with a silver chain necklace.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024
Wales Bonner track jacket and shorts with a pendant necklace from Bulgari.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
Officers at the scene collected items including the playbook, the check, keys, a credit card and a necklace.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
Soon we are joined in the hot tub by the late-middle-age drunk guy with the duck necklace.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2024
An additional styling tip would be to add earrings or a necklace with a slight touch of sparkle to stand out in the crowd even more.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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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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