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
Guess that’s the power of the puka-shell necklace?
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
As Rossini stowed her purse in a tiny back office, a manager named Katie Atlas was onboarding a new employee, a young woman who fiddled nervously with her necklace.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In this case, an all white street style outfit gets a stylish upgrade by way of a bold pendant necklace (along with other playful accessories like sunglasses and a hat).
—Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Wearing a necklace filled with her 15-year-old son's ashes, Brittney Bird testified Sept. 3 on a bill that would strengthen penalties for people found guilty of sextortion.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
As Rossini stowed her purse in a tiny back office, a manager named Katie Atlas was onboarding a new employee, a young woman who fiddled nervously with her necklace.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
In this case, an all white street style outfit gets a stylish upgrade by way of a bold pendant necklace (along with other playful accessories like sunglasses and a hat).
—Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025
Wearing a necklace filled with her 15-year-old son's ashes, Brittney Bird testified Sept. 3 on a bill that would strengthen penalties for people found guilty of sextortion.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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During the Edwardian period and early 20th century, luxury fur coats, full-length wraps, stoles, and extravagant collars were at the height of fashion—as much a symbol of wealth as any jewel.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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With her sleek hair, popped fan collar, and dark-beauty details, Lopez is also serving some undeniable gothic glam vibes.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last week, Margot Robbie attended the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey in a sheer Armani Privé dress covered in beads, sequins, and rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2025
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The rising sun turned the snow a delicate pink, and beads of frost glittered like diamonds on the trees.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cross said documents withheld by prosecutors revealed Bray was not the first officer to search the car where Jones' toolbox was found, which means other officers would have overlooked the pendant in earlier searches.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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