as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace. Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025 Her gold jewelry, all from the brand Material Good, included a choker necklace with eight pear-cut stones (seven white diamonds and one imperial topaz), a tourmaline necklace with eight small diamonds and a pair of drop earrings, each with eight diamonds. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 And even as Alcaraz held the trophy aloft, Sinner didn’t seem like a choker. Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025 From the racks, Anna pulls a Christopher John Rogers red bustier top and army green handkerchief skirt, paired with pink Dior sunglasses, a rosette choker, and black mesh Norma Kamali gloves (all pictured in the poster). Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choker
necklace
Noun
  • Lima paired the look with a lacy white slip and black kitten heels, along with a black purse and a chunky necklace.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Simple gold hoops or a chain necklace make outfits feel finished without overpacking.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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