as in collar
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 doll wears the same white tennis dress from the championship, complete with a green gem necklace inspired by her 2007 look, as well as a wristband, tennis racket, and ball.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
Police say Wright, by force, ripped the necklace off of a man while he was being assaulted by four or more people trying to cause serious physical harm, court documents show.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
The fashion designer and former Spice Girls member donned a backless black dress for the occasion and accessorized with a single long gold necklace and gold hoop earrings.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
She's also been seen wearing a necklace with more than 200 carats of Colombian emeralds.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 13 Aug. 2025
Police say Wright, by force, ripped the necklace off of a man while he was being assaulted by four or more people trying to cause serious physical harm, court documents show.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2025
The fashion designer and former Spice Girls member donned a backless black dress for the occasion and accessorized with a single long gold necklace and gold hoop earrings.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
She's also been seen wearing a necklace with more than 200 carats of Colombian emeralds.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Wednesday comes face-to-face with Tyler, who is chained to the wall by the wrists and has an electric-shock collar on his neck.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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The button-down shirt Pop the collar, roll up the sleeves, wear it loose or completely buttoned-up—a relaxed button-down shirt is an easygoing layer that adds instant polish to jeans and full skirts.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ortega’s look featured minimal jewelry pieces, opting for delicate rings and a choker necklace.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Unlike Clooney’s column dress, Diana’s look featured a sweetheart neckline, which was complimented by an extravagant pearl choker fashioned with an oval sapphire brooch once belonging to Queen Mary.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant Necklace Wear this stunning necklace with a rose quartz pendant on its own, or layer it with other accessories.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Typically, cords hang like pendants from one thick primary strand.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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