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 Tubogas presents a necklace and bracelet that fuse aesthetic avant-garde and jewelry design. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 One youth later reported being punched and having their necklace damaged after the dispute escalated, per the news release. Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 Just add a simple necklace and strappy heels, and you’re set. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 The Troll Scavenger Hunt Each troll wears a necklace marked with a symbol. Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
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Noun
  • Bright red and round, with a hook-like stalk, the peppers hang like beads from each plant.
    Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Keep those rosary beads handy whenever Aaron Gordon grabs his hammy.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Choose from long and short classic notch collar pajama sets and beautiful robes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Due to strong currents, divers struggled to stabilize Orion with an inflatable collar that was wrapped around its base.
    Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The real show-stopper, however, was the diamond and emerald choker around her neck, which once belonged to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
    InStyle Editors, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Lighting can do the same—anchor each zone with its own fixture (a pendant over the table and a softer glow in the lounge), and a great room can start to feel like a meal with multiple courses.
    Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Restoring or painting old fixtures and pendants is another way to add something new to your home without spending a lot of money.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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