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 Remember, the Caps had never won a thing at this point, and were firmly established as the league’s undisputed big-game chokers – including yet another loss to the Penguins in the 2016 playoffs. Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 Oh là là Chéri red dress and a ball gag as a choker necklace, along with a poofy matching robe and towering platform heels . Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025 RaiNao wears a gold dress, with her right arm especially bedecked in gold jewelry in addition to a lavish choker around her neck. Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025 Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
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necklace
Noun
  • Accentuate the dramatic v-neckline with a single statement piece like this eye-catching pearl necklace from Madewell for a relaxed yet stylish look perfect for drinks on the terrace of a buzzy 11th arrondissement wine bar—or my neighborhood go-to, Les Œillets.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The piece signals transformation, but the spontaneous laugh turns luxury into connection; by the red-gown reveal, the necklace reads less like a trophy and more like a charm that’s worked.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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