as in necklaces
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 chokers
Bands with names like Power-Tuff Girls and Pop Rocks, Hear the Explosion took over the space, filling it with glitter, sequin vests, pigtails, combat boots and classic black goth chokers.
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Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chokers
necklaces
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The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Following the Pandora Talisman campaign drop in August, Tyla accessorized her vintage Chanel minidress for the MTV VMAs with pieces from the collection, layering a bevy of Pandora Talisman necklaces and bracelets to complement her look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Chokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chokers. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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