necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs How to pronounce necklace (audio)
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 Kayley and Nathan’s efforts are intercut with Kasandra opening her birthday present from Jeff (whose airways are now totally clear), a $100,000 diamond necklace. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Especially memorable designs include its Naga choker, wherein each gem represents ornaments worn by a different native tribe, and its Naga orchid necklace, inspired by the nearly 400 species of the flowering plant found in the region. — Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Earlier this year, Kim received a four-year prison term at an appeals court for receiving a Graff diamond necklace and two Chanel bags from the Unification Church, and stock price manipulation, a charge that is unrelated to the church. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 The necklace was on loan from Van Cleef & Arpels, the French jewelry house that designed it for Egypt’s Queen Nazli in the 1930s. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
  1. beads
  2. collar
  3. choker
  4. pendant
Noun
  • With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers subsequently formed PhosCage into millimeter-sized beads, making the material easier to handle and potentially deploy in larger systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Amodei once made waves by saying AI could replace 50% of white collar jobs, but more recently has called AI a multiplier of jobs.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Levy says, adding that his robe doesn't have any flair like his mother's famous lace collar trim.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of collar
Noun
  • The garment was form-fitted and accompanied by a matching choker.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Completed with a wide lace choker and tousled hair, the romantic dress was also the first glimpse into Versace’s next chapter.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of choker
Noun
  • Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Think exaggerated cuffs, oversized pendants, sculptural brooches and dramatic earrings that can transform an entire look.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pendant

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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