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 This male bird’s lemon-yellow underside is adorned with fine black streaks that form a necklace across its breast. Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026 Both Kate’s $3,850 earrings and $250 necklace paid tribute to Diana. Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 Less than two weeks ago, a $4 million diamond necklace once owned by Egyptian royalty was taken in a smash-and-grab robbery in Vienna, Austria. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
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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
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
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
Noun
  • The Tiffany-style pendant has already jumped from restaurant fixture to consumer product on secondary marketplaces.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This Juju Vera pendant is an Art Deco–adoring minimalist must-have.
    Madeline Fass, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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