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
Conrad also says goodbye to Belly and returns the infinity necklace to her.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When a wealthy local woman dies and the valuable necklace she was supposed to be buried with goes missing, Mystery’s Tía Lucy is accused of the theft, putting her business in danger and sending Mystery on a quest to clear her aunt’s name.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To celebrate Brittany Mahomes' 30th birthday over Labor Day weekend, Swift partied in Nashville with the KC Current cofounder in a black corset top and a very familiar necklace.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Here, the pièce de résistance is a stunning statement necklace, complete with a diamond bird, a strand of cabochon turquoise, gold and diamond feathers, and a cabochon turquoise drop.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When a wealthy local woman dies and the valuable necklace she was supposed to be buried with goes missing, Mystery’s Tía Lucy is accused of the theft, putting her business in danger and sending Mystery on a quest to clear her aunt’s name.
—Caroline Carlson
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
To celebrate Brittany Mahomes' 30th birthday over Labor Day weekend, Swift partied in Nashville with the KC Current cofounder in a black corset top and a very familiar necklace.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Here, the pièce de résistance is a stunning statement necklace, complete with a diamond bird, a strand of cabochon turquoise, gold and diamond feathers, and a cabochon turquoise drop.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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The stand collar provides extra protection for the neck, while zippered hand pockets are ideal for keeping your hands warm.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Whether its a bad case of bedhead, friction from a hood or collar, or a complete surprise attack, just about everyone has dealt with hair matting.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s equally neoclassical exterior is veiled in charcoal briquettes, clay, and beads, inspired by the manyatta dwellings of the Kenyan Maasai people.—
Kate Wagner,
Curbed,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Heidi wore a diamond choker, while Leni wore a necklace adorned with emerald jewels.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The halter-neck mini, from the brand Retrofête ($1,498), is completely covered in strands of pearls, including at the collar, which gave the look of a pearl choker necklace.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over time these pieces – rings, pendants, lockets and brooches — came to symbolize general tokens of affection or protection.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cross said documents withheld by prosecutors revealed Bray was not the first officer to search the car where Jones' toolbox was found, which means other officers would have overlooked the pendant in earlier searches.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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