necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs How to pronounce necklace (audio)
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 Handcrafted in Italy, the bag features a removable, jewel-like medallion that can be transferred between handbags or worn separately as a necklace pendant or bracelet charm. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026 What’s one more charm on one of several necklaces already heavy with lockets and hearts? — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 Pearl necklaces, floral skirts, and basket bags all combine polished materials and restrained proportions with a retro flair. — Alex Sales, Glamour, 24 July 2026 The necklace is made up of 178 diamonds totaling about 52 carats and another seven South Sea cultured pearls. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
  1. beads
  2. collar
  3. choker
  4. pendant
Noun
  • Diamond rings and Baily's beads These are trademarks of totality, but require care to see.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There are a total of 84 LED beads on that sizable front grille.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Each baby wore a collar with a chain and had a messy bed of straw.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The pale satiny garment featured long sleeves, prominent buttons down the middle and multicolored feathers around the collar.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of collar
Noun
  • Length-wise, styles that sit at the center of the neck – and higher iterations that verge on a nostalgic choker—are among the most popular, while longer iterations that skim the sternum offer more of an impact.
    — Alice Cary, Vogue, 27 July 2026
  • Paired with a diamond Bulgari choker, the look was worthy of Miranda Presley’s approval.
    — Freya Drohan, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of choker
Noun
  • Source vintage lamps and pendants to banish builder-grade light fixtures and furnish your home with character-rich desks and tables.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
  • Pros & Cons Aptly named, the LogicMark Freedom Alert Mini is a small wearable medical alert pendant that uses cellular technology to connect you to an emergency response agent with the press of a button.
    — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of pendant

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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