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 Mitchell’s companion yanked a necklace off Reed’s neck before both suspects fled the area, authorities said. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 Try creating bracelets, necklaces, or custom keychains using similar colors or designs. Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026 Among the items reported missing by 6ix9ine’s girlfriend were Van Cleef earrings, a diamond necklace, approximately $400 in cash, her driver’s license, and three credit cards. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Elements of the necklace were reused as brooches, and some gems were dismantled to facilitate different uses. Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • However, the belt section is also a treasure trove for designs made of shell, fabric, beads, or chain.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Save your rosary beads — and your sanity — for whenever Sweden comes on the TV.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Worn by Austin Butler, Ben Affleck, Kit Connor, and just about every cool menswear guy out there, it’s made from organic cotton canvas and finished with a corduroy collar.
    Adam Cheung, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These sets come in a variety of styles, most of which include a preppy collar and button front.
    John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Her other jewelry included another archival brooch affixed to her choker necklace, plus a bespoke ring and earrings by Jessica McCormack.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The more casual, easygoing hairstyle keeps the dress (and its matching choker necklace) from looking costumey or too on theme for the dark romance film, as do the rest of Robbie's glam details.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The pendant features the letters L, F, G, L, and E, which stands for her grandkids’ names of Lola, Freddy, Gus, Eliza, and Louis.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The amber hue of the beaded chokers acts as a neutral color against the lapis-blue top, emulating a similar warmth to the yellow-gold pendant to tie the accessories together.
    Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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