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 Pair it with sneakers and sunnies for day, or add heeled sandals and a statement necklace for a night out. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 Roaring Social will begin offering a special martini service this week that includes a diamond tennis necklace from Solomon Brothers Jewelers for $10,000. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In her carousel, Larter included other photos featuring a plate of pasta with a glass of wine, a sunset and a selfie in which she was seen wearing a red top with a diamond necklace and a headset. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Specialized compartments for rings, statement necklaces, and dainty earrings keep each piece accessible, plus the soft material prevents tangling and damage. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are a total of 84 LED beads on that sizable front grille.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Each baby wore a collar with a chain and had a messy bed of straw.
    Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The pale satiny garment featured long sleeves, prominent buttons down the middle and multicolored feathers around the collar.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Length-wise, styles that sit at the center of the neck – and higher iterations that verge on a nostalgic choker—are among the most popular, while longer iterations that skim the sternum offer more of an impact.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Paired with a diamond Bulgari choker, the look was worthy of Miranda Presley’s approval.
    Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Vogue has featured the gold jewelry Davis-Woodhall wears like talismans — Cartier rings and watches and custom pieces like a necklace with a pendant shaped like Olympic rings.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The pendant, which is encircled by diamonds, also includes a heart between the initials.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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