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 For her wedding events, Lipa paired the ring with Bulgari gold jewelry, including a Serpenti necklace in pink gold with pear emeralds. Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 24 June 2026 Those Na’vi choose to model their traditional knives after the teeth of the fearsome creature, and some members of the tribe even wear the akula’s actual teeth with necklaces. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 24 June 2026 Lipa accessorized her Schiaparelli skirt suit with a diamond necklace worth half a million dollars. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Police said the two approached a person and grabbed more than one necklace off the person’s neck, leading to a fight that ended with the two suspects running from the store. Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • Along with debuting new styles, Ancient Greek Sandals also added beads to some of its bestselling sandals.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Pop one in your wallet, travel bag, or even on your pet’s collar.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • And, before the fireworks start, double check any leashes, collars or harnesses for wear and tear and a proper fit.
    Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Who can forget when Diana donned her emerald and diamond choker as a headband?
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Diana had the cluster reset into a seven-strand pearl choker.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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