Thesaurus results for NECKLACE

necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs

Definition of necklace

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 Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026 Ella Bright paired her dress with a multi-strand vintage pearl necklace from Dior as well as a pair of slim sunglasses from Saint Laurent. — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2026 Standout bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings complete any ensemble day to night. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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The reception called for a less expansive train for easy movement on the dance floor, so Lauren changed into a corseted Wiederhoeft dress with glass beads, matching gloves, and a necklace from her mother.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of beads

Noun

If shoppers substitute outerwear for accessories at scale, expect retailers to adjust winter accessory buys for 2027 and lean harder into lightweight silk scarves or thin knit options that layer under the collar rather than around the neck.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Marie Claire identifies high-collar outerwear as a defining trend of the season, spanning leather jackets, trenches, wool coats and sporty styles.

— Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of collar

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The polished green tourmaline of her Bulgari choker shone like some kind of enchanted talisman.

— Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Bright also took a vampiric avenue starting with a new hairstyle, then opting for a black satin corset dress with a pearl choker—plus a pair of slim black sunglasses for a contemporary touch.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of choker

Noun

Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Also crafted in platinum with 18-karat yellow gold and diamonds, the necklace featured a pendant with two small birds intertwined — their wings, bodies and tail feathers holding more diamonds and subtle feather detail in the platinum.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pendant

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