Thesaurus results for NECKLACE

necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs

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 adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026 Clancy, wearing all black and a silver cross on a necklace, was wheeled in by court officers for her hearing before Judge William Sullivan. —

Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026 When Koong went on a date once, Gu loaned her a beautiful necklace. —

Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. —

Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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From the sounds of brass bands to beads flying through the air, organizers say this year's celebration was the biggest yet, considered the largest Mardi Gras parade in California.

— Conor McGill, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2026
But following a call from the influential archbishop of Manila, a million people armed only with flowers, rosary beads and prayers surrounded the camps.

— Keith B. Richburg, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2026