: a narrow length of material worn about the neck and tied in front
especially
: four-in-hand
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The duo, who got engaged in December 2024, both wore white button-down shirts with black neckties.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
Emily’s black and white lines, neckties and waistcoats are juxtaposed with Stephanie’s colorful floral sweaters and flowing skirts.
—Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Between the turtlenecks and leather jacket from earlier in the season and this week’s incredible white parka, the man has really stepped his game up from short-sleeve dress shirts and neckties.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
In addition to servicing guys who are dressing up more again, at under $100 neckties are a good gift for tourists to bring home, Ohashi said.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
Emily’s black and white lines, neckties and waistcoats are juxtaposed with Stephanie’s colorful floral sweaters and flowing skirts.
—Jemal Polson, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
Between the turtlenecks and leather jacket from earlier in the season and this week’s incredible white parka, the man has really stepped his game up from short-sleeve dress shirts and neckties.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
In addition to servicing guys who are dressing up more again, at under $100 neckties are a good gift for tourists to bring home, Ohashi said.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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“Necktie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necktie. Accessed 25 Jun. 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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