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 Pair it with sneakers and sunnies for day, or add heeled sandals and a statement necklace for a night out. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Roaring Social will begin offering a special martini service this week that includes a diamond tennis necklace from Solomon Brothers Jewelers for $10,000. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In her carousel, Larter included other photos featuring a plate of pasta with a glass of wine, a sunset and a selfie in which she was seen wearing a red top with a diamond necklace and a headset. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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Crews will soon use an epoxy coating embedded with tiny glass beads to mark the bus-only lanes in the city's Oakland neighborhood red.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of beads

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Length-wise, styles that sit at the center of the neck – and higher iterations that verge on a nostalgic choker—are among the most popular, while longer iterations that skim the sternum offer more of an impact.

— Alice Cary, Vogue, 27 July 2026
Paired with a diamond Bulgari choker, the look was worthy of Miranda Presley’s approval.

— Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of choker

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Vogue has featured the gold jewelry Davis-Woodhall wears like talismans — Cartier rings and watches and custom pieces like a necklace with a pendant shaped like Olympic rings.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The pendant, which is encircled by diamonds, also includes a heart between the initials.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of pendant

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