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 Keep scrolling to shop more Amazon fashion deals worth shopping this week, including a Kendra Scott necklace that makes a great Mother’s Day gift and an under-$40 wedding guest dress. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 That collection, called Sea of Wonder, included pieces like a striking necklace set with diamonds with icy-blue and sea green cuprian elbaite tourmalines from Mozambique as well as a ring adorned with a very rare Paraìba cuprian elbaite tourmaline. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 The Secret Garden necklace, inlaid with onyx, also includes a smattering of smaller diamond, emerald, and purple sapphire stones. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 The show follows Nicky (Levy) and Morgan Dardano (Taylor Ortega), a pastor-and-teacher sibling duo from New Jersey who stumble into organized crime after Morgan steals a necklace from a postal store to bury with their dying grandmother. Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
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Noun
  • The minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.
    Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 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 Delhi Durbar Emerald choker is part of a set called the Delhi Durbar Parure that was created for Queen Mary in 1911 by the former crown jeweler Garrard.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
  • At 16 inches, the necklace is, as far as I’m concerned, the ideal length — skimming the collarbones without extending too far down the chest or alternatively being as tight as a choker.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some embroider the logo into a small cross-stitch pendant for key chains.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Swift stacked two diamond necklaces on top of each other, selecting a pave lock necklace ($8,900) and a lariat pendant ($6,440).
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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