Thesaurus results for NECKLACE

necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs

Definition of necklace

as in beads

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 Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026 Ella Bright paired her dress with a multi-strand vintage pearl necklace from Dior as well as a pair of slim sunglasses from Saint Laurent. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026 Standout bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings complete any ensemble day to night. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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Arcos sits very close to the northern limit of the path, which some eclipse chasers seek out specifically for a longer display of Baily’s beads.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 Oct. 2026
There is also a short evening dress from the 1925 haute couture collection which is embroidered with jet-style beads.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of beads

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That includes bolstering blue collar work in manufacturing, natural resources, and supporting small businesses.

— Saige Miller, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
The public intellectual of the future won’t be wearing tweed or a button-down collar—the new uniform involves a coach’s headset, or the pancake makeup from the greenroom of some sports network.

— Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of collar

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The polished green tourmaline of her Bulgari choker shone like some kind of enchanted talisman.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Bright also took a vampiric avenue starting with a new hairstyle, then opting for a black satin corset dress with a pearl choker—plus a pair of slim black sunglasses for a contemporary touch.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of choker

Noun

Custom cabinetry wraps around the large windows, and Art Deco pendants illuminate the two central islands.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Gerlach’s wife, artist Brody Reiman, created a ceramic pendant cast from an afghan the husband’s grandmother knitted for him.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pendant

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