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 Test out the waters with fun accessories, like this cool Farm Rio tote or a cute shell necklace. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Prices range from $367 for a ring to upward of $1,000 for necklaces. Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Packing necklaces is the trickiest part about traveling with jewelry, but a rolling organizer helps. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026 The woman got out of the car, walked up to the victim and placed a necklace around her neck, police said, adding that the woman removed the victim’s necklace at the same time. Jason Green, Mercury News, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
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Noun
  • The beads buff away the rough surface, while the AHAs get deeper into the pores to prevent new bumps from forming.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 14 June 2026
  • The collectible bands feature customizable beads inspired by the World Cup and are available on a first come, first served basis at participating locations.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Further drawing from classical dance skirts and ruff collars, the design team merges the reimagined construction and pleating with the shoe’s functional silhouette—resulting in a concept sneaker that balances performance with artistic expression, Asics noted.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 20 June 2026
  • To further create a secure feel, the shoe is also made with a plush heel collar and tongue that lock you in without chafing against your feet.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • From there, all the look needs is a few finishing touches, such as oversized sunglasses or a gold choker.
    Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 17 June 2026
  • The 13 year old finished off her look with a pearl and silver choker necklace while Kardashian opted for a black leather bomber jacket and a sleek bun.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • Marmot teeth pendants were also found within the graves.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • The pendant represents the full moon.
    Swasti Singhai, USA Today, 16 June 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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