as in collar
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
Looped around the necks of models and industry insiders, pendant necklaces had a commanding presence on the runways and the streets.
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
It Game Small but luxe, this velvet jewelry box neatly organizes rings, earrings, and necklaces—without the tangles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The modern story is set in San Francisco, where Inanna emerges from the Bay wearing nothing but a necklace and remembering little else but her name.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The batch includes a diamond necklace and a diamond pendant from her late grandmother and sister, respectively.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
It Game Small but luxe, this velvet jewelry box neatly organizes rings, earrings, and necklaces—without the tangles.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
The modern story is set in San Francisco, where Inanna emerges from the Bay wearing nothing but a necklace and remembering little else but her name.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
The batch includes a diamond necklace and a diamond pendant from her late grandmother and sister, respectively.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Riddle then grabbed Quirke by the collar and threw him down onto a table before walking off the set with a TMZ championship belt.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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And her chihuahua, Betty, had pink glittery nails and a pink glittery collar, and her shiny name tag.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another option for hot sleepers, the Mint mattress from Tuft & Needle uses T&N Adaptive foam with 30% extra heat-wicking graphite and cooling gel beads for additional breathability.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include a reversible slide with climbing rocks, rock wall, rope ladder, swing, and interactive panel with gears and beads.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Turner-Smith completed the look with the lucite Gianvito Rossi Diana heels and accessorized with an oversize choker made of acrylic and Swarovski crystals — which created the illusion of a puffed neckline — threader earrings and a matching minaudière.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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RaiNao wears a gold dress, with her right arm especially bedecked in gold jewelry in addition to a lavish choker around her neck.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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The red agate worn by his mother reflects silent compassion, and the pearl accents on the Wulu pendant evoke the gentle passage of time.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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When opting for a single pendant or simple chandelier, designer Lauren Lowe of Lauren Elaine Interiors suggests a dimmer for more diffused lighting distribution.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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