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 Tyla accessorized the iconic look with a silver choker and strappy black heels that went up to her knees. Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The other was a choker made from yellow and white diamonds. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025 Hathaway, in particular, was sporting sparkly, ripped pants, a white tee, and a khaki trench coat, topped off with a gold choker and hoop earrings. Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Apr. 2025 Some of our colleagues scoff at the idea of such a recent trend making its return, while others are ready to break out their chokers and knee socks. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
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necklace
Noun
  • Hayek wore the unconventional two-piece to the amfAR Gala at Cannes, and accessorized with a silver clutch and extravagant jewelry, opting for a matching set of sapphire and diamond earrings, necklace and bracelet.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
  • Perhaps the best performer of the sale was a necklace retailer by Bulgari composed of two strands of natural pearls with the clasp set with in which 21 are natural saltwater pearls with one is a natural freshwater pearl.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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