as in collar
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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Recent Examples of necklace
The velvet bow felt more formal than those smaller-scale ribbons, partially due to her half-up hairstyle and the dressy white jacket and layered pearl necklaces.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 May 2025
An oversized emerald pendant necklace punctuated the look.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
Its strapless nature also allows for some unhindered necklace glam.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Also on offer: customizable jewelry pieces, birthstone jewelry, fine jewelry (including engagement rings and wedding bands), layered necklaces, limited-edition capsules, and a wide selection of men’s jewelry.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 May 2025
An oversized emerald pendant necklace punctuated the look.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
Its strapless nature also allows for some unhindered necklace glam.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 May 2025
Also on offer: customizable jewelry pieces, birthstone jewelry, fine jewelry (including engagement rings and wedding bands), layered necklaces, limited-edition capsules, and a wide selection of men’s jewelry.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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The inside collar is grey, mimicking the concrete interior structure of the Monster, and is adorned with 1912, the year Fenway Park first opened.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 May 2025
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These rechargeable collars are great if your pet likes to spend any time outside after dark.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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In March, the brand began selling the first of its collaborations with U.S. connections: a snake chain choker (in a choice of metals, starting at $650) and bracelet (starting at $400), made with the fashion house 3.1 Phillip Lim.—
Felicia Craddock,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Kaela, 28, went for a bold look with a yellow strapless dress, coordinating choker, and spunky ponytail.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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Class of 2025 heart birthstone pendant: $79.99 (Amazon) Celebrate your graduate’s big day with this personalized pendant on Amazon.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The team also discovered various ceremonial objects and offerings, including a stone ax and a pendant engraved with geometric motifs, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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