necklace

Definition of necklacenext
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 During MacLachlan's interview, Barrymore also shows him a necklace that Davis wore as Charlotte and presented to the celebrity fan in September. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026 Keeping her sartorial statement the focal point of her look, Dern accessorized with simple jewelry pieces — pearl drop earrings and a coordinated necklace. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Deer, zebra and tiger prints are a must, as well as oversized accessories like pendant necklaces. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 Jan. 2026 Smart necklaces, mirrors, pet feeders, and chess-playing robots. Chris Wright Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • But while gold was the highest-value good that attracted much of the attention, particularly from outside Africa, the routes also carried other items that were valued at the time, including glass beads, ceramics, and copper alloys.
    Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The team also developed a proprietary nozzle that produces core-and-sheath beads.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Ailes grew up in the blue-collar town of Warren, Ohio, where his father worked in a Packard Electric factory.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Ensure your pet has an up-to-date microchip or collar ID and keep them leashed at all times.
    Riley Rourke, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Supermodel Karlie Kloss remembered wearing chokers and using the Snapchat puppy filter, a true mid-2010s relic.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Instagram timelines everywhere became flooded with TB photos full of Snapchat filters, VSCO aesthetics, and choker necklaces.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Another photo included Perry, showing her necklace with a gold Maple Leaf pendant, which may be a nod to her boyfriend’s home country.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • For a significant upgrade, start searching for pendants and wall sconces, which are a bit more complicated to install but can offer a high impact on a space.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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