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 Handcrafted in Italy, the bag features a removable, jewel-like medallion that can be transferred between handbags or worn separately as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 What’s one more charm on one of several necklaces already heavy with lockets and hearts? — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Pearl necklaces, floral skirts, and basket bags all combine polished materials and restrained proportions with a retro flair. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 24 July 2026 The necklace is made up of 178 diamonds totaling about 52 carats and another seven South Sea cultured pearls. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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Her custom gown was designed with recycled metals and 115,000 crystal beads, while his bespoke pink look was complemented with Chanel High Jewelry pieces, per Vogue.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
In the dining room, vintage Doyle Lane ceramic beads dangle from a Mission-style wooden clock while designer handbags are draped over chairs and hat racks.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of beads

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In that dual-collar setup, the Ultra handles off-grid GPS and Callback, while the other Fi tracker adds activity, afternoon naps, and behavior tracking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Olivia Wilde plays the swaggering multidisciplinary artist Erika Tracy, whose portfolio includes a pointillist vulva composed of chewed gum, an audio loop of her own orgasm, and an enormous, Claes Oldenburg-esque sculpture of a spiked fetish collar.

— Holden Seidlitz, New Yorker, 26 July 2026

Definition of collar

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The Euphoria star channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a custom black Valentino gown accentuated by a Bulgari choker, studs, and rings.

— Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Zendaya mixed high jewelry from Chopard and Messika with sculptural gold pieces by Fope, along with ancient inspired accessories including headpieces, ear cuffs, diamond chokers and gladiator sandals.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026

Definition of choker

Noun

Circadian scores translate your body’s 24-hour internal clock into a daily readout, and a wave of rings, pendants and apps is racing to make that clock visible on your wrist.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
There’s jewelry, pendants, pens, bracelets, watches…Will all those things pan out?

— Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of pendant

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