: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front
especially
: four-in-hand
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Rocky accessorized with a black necktie and black Oxford shoes.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
Both the New York Times and the Financial Times have published how-to’s for women tempted to try out men’s neckties in the last couple of months, inspired perhaps by the spring 2025 shows of Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, and Emporio Armani.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Since the designer took over Brioni’s creative helm in 2018, the brand has extended its proposition from just the perfect work suit, shirt or necktie.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Off-White put a graphic spin on them by adding lettering on its neckties.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 6 May 2025
Both the New York Times and the Financial Times have published how-to’s for women tempted to try out men’s neckties in the last couple of months, inspired perhaps by the spring 2025 shows of Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, and Emporio Armani.
—Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
Since the designer took over Brioni’s creative helm in 2018, the brand has extended its proposition from just the perfect work suit, shirt or necktie.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Off-White put a graphic spin on them by adding lettering on its neckties.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Necktie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necktie. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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necktie
noun
neck·tie
-ˌtī 
: a narrow length of cloth worn about the neck and tied in front
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