chokers

plural of choker
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. 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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