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 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 The Honest Beauty founder, 44, accessorized the look with several gold pieces, including a dangling pendant chain, a dainty choker necklace with a butterfly charm and several earrings. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 28 July 2025 Graff Alongside more timeless pieces—like a triple-row pear-cut diamond choker that appeared to be lined with baguette emeralds—Graff showed a hero suite, celebrating the freedom and rebellion of Swinging London in the 1960s. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Harrison took it up a notch with standout sculptural pieces from Swarovski’s iconic collections, like the Lucent earrings and the bold Millenia choker. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
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necklace
Noun
  • This little case keeps rings, necklaces, and earrings neatly tucked away, so nothing gets tangled—or worse, left behind.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Tia Mowry, for example, had her wedding ring from her ex-husband refashioned into a necklace and earrings for her children.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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