Thesaurus results for NECKLACE

necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs

Definition of 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 At a museum in eastern France, two men disguised with wigs used a sledgehammer and a hammer to smash a display case and make off with a 2,500-year-old gold necklace. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 As for jewelry pieces, the actress, naturally, wore pieces by Bulgari, including a Serpenti bracelet and a statement Serpenti necklace with a bold gemstone. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The star, who is an ambassador for the jewelry brand, also wore a sparkling Bulgari necklace with a deep purple gemstone. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 Nilesh Raholia, founder of the jewelry brand Abelini, told InStyle that Kate’s choice of necklace is also a tribute to Diana. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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Legendary designer Bob Mackie draped some of the most famous women in the world in crystals and beads.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Robert Graham 50th Anniversary Collection uses Rivoli’s artwork on a range of statement shirts — a signature of Robert Graham — as well as leather jackets, T-shirts and accessories, some of which are adorned with embroidery, beads and crystals.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of beads

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The actress added archival Boucheron jewelry, including a black choker necklace with a pendant.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
The model also shared a different angle of her engagement ring in a beachside selfie, where she could be seen beaming at the camera while wearing a cowrie shell choker necklace and a yellow flower in her brown hair.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of choker

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