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 The baroque pearl necklace is perfect for summer because the heaviness of the gemstone contrasts beautifully with light dresses and boho tops. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026 The teen paired the bold hair change with a black outfit consisting of a choker necklace with faux spikes, a long-sleeve graphic shirt, a ruffled skirt and knee-high sneakers. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The Princess of Wales tends to favor statement earrings and necklaces over multiple bracelets, but that changed on July 10. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 July 2026 For her birthday dinner on Saturday, Vergara donned a long strapless red dress with a gold and diamond necklace and gold bracelets. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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The company alerted the San Mateo Police Department to two Northern California teenagers who were allegedly using a toy gun to shoot water beads out of one of their vehicles — and the pair were later detained.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Smith and Carlos would explain that taking off their shoes represented Black poverty, the beads recalled a history of lynchings, and the scarf celebrated Black pride.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 July 2026

Definition of beads

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Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.

— Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
The watch converted into a diamond choker, its hands set to midnight, did not exactly discourage further investigation.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

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That same shot also features Digger’s ailing pet cat, who is wearing a collar with a pendant that matches the oil baron’s bolo tie…as well as a cloudy blue eye that appears to be a strikingly similar hue.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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