necklace

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 In January, ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison in a district court for receiving gifts including a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favors. ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026 In January, ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months in prison in a district court for receiving gifts including a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church, which sought political favors from the government. Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 The queen opted for a darker pink shade for her Fiona Clare gown that accentuated her audacious amethyst-and-diamond necklace and matching earrings, according to GB News and The Daily Mail. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 The ring is already taken care of, but earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are an opportunity to get a little more creative. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.
    Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Early Egyptians used it in the form of rock crystal to make beads and small vases.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Chicago's collar counties, as well as Lake and Porter counties in Indiana are also nearing the $5-per-gallon mark.
    Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • The striped blouse is embroidered with small red hearts, and the collar has a scalloped edge with matching trim for a charming touch.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Royal fans immediately recognized the emerald choker as a favorite of Princess Diana's, who wore it many times between 1981 and 1996, perhaps most famously as a headband during a 1985 royal tour of Australia.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The fine jewelry designer, famed for her chunky, chain-link gold chokers and playful signet rings, has found a new form of expression in Rubirosa’s, an elegant neighborhood shirt shop in Paris’s historic 7th arrondissement.
    Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The lounge, entered via a courtyard, is anchored by a large alabaster pendant lamp suspended above a hefty marble table topped with glossy green apples.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • That means Ternus’ deep knowledge of Apple’s hardware could be hugely beneficial for its AI ambitions – especially as the company is reportedly working on new types of AI devices like Siri-enabled smart glasses, a pendant and AirPods with cameras, according to Bloomberg.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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