necklace

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 necklace-scarf hybrid can instantly upgrade any white button down or basic black cocktail dress. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025 Kevin recorded a video posted to Instagram the moment Jaclyn found out that Swift wore the $7,800 necklace. Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025 Each troll in North Carolina has a secret marking on a necklace. Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 Demi Lovato, for instance, stunned at the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala held on November 1, 2025 — donning a strapless Salih Balta gown and six distinct, shoppable James Allen jewelry pieces (rings, necklace, tennis bracelet, and earrings included) that added to her princess-like aesthetic. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • Atwood points out all the beads were sewn on by hand and made from glass.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Stick with small bins for little items like paintbrushes, beads, or binder clips to keep them from getting lost.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Both are rendered tonally with a darker hue of their namesake color appearing on the collar, mudguard, outsole and branding, bringing more après appeal to the winter hiker.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • These slip-on shoes, $25 off, feature a fluffy genuine shearling collar, EVA soles, and a simple suede upper.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The actress and singer styled the look with a gold choker necklace and black mesh shoes.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The vampy glam—propeled by a makeup bag full of Dior Beauty—was in a bewitching rhythm with her sculptural black Dior gown and a black and silver buckle choker.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • During her trip to The Netherlands, Queen Letizia added a traditional yellow sash with a pearl broach to her dress, along with another pendant near her waist.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
  • After the late night meal, Milton of Latin Mafia gifted Rosalía a necklace that included a pendant of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
    Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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