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 There’s an almost comical confidence to wearing several necklaces at once, particularly when each one has been customized to mean something. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Think studded flats, a biker bag, a chunky chain necklace, and the like. — Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026 Our final pick to highlight is the Carved Gemstone Deathwatch Beetle Ring, a natural match for the Collector necklace above. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 For her, a glimpse of a butterfly is a sign that evokes her daughter Penny, who wore a little butterfly necklace. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Glue wooden blocks or beads to the corners underneath the circle opening.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of beads

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This one from Quince hits at the perfect length, right below the hips, and the dark-brown collar and cuffs are incredibly rich-looking.

— Anna Traver, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
The upper of the latter shoe is paired with the sole unit of the former as an answer to calls from consumers for a version of Norda’s flagship shoe with a padded collar.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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Fox accented her minimal outfit with some maximalist accents, including a black safety pin choker with three gems hanging off.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.

— Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

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