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 The necklace, like the film Wuthering Heights, zooms in on a complicated love affair. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026 Elements of the necklace were reused as brooches, and some gems were dismantled to facilitate different uses. Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026 Additionally, the $425 boot comes with a charm necklace from Wilson’s own jewelry line. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026 The casual gift Try: The heart leather cord necklace by Jennifer Fisher Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about diamonds and roses. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 23 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
  • The latest Coco Crush novelties feature the supple necklace and choker along with Signatures creations with the Ruban and Comète collections.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Robbie’s go-to stylist Bryce Scarlett shared a closer look at her waist-grazing waves on Instagram, this time paired with a ruby statement choker and a different black long-sleeve dress.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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