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 necklaces
The star took the red carpet in a white minidress with black trim that showed off her numerous tattoos, accessorizing with black slingback pumps and silver chain necklaces.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Following the Pandora Talisman campaign drop in August, Tyla accessorized her vintage Chanel minidress for the MTV VMAs with pieces from the collection, layering a bevy of Pandora Talisman necklaces and bracelets to complement her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Some families pass the necklaces down through generations.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Complete the moment by stacking on necklaces and a good pair of sunglasses.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep your favorite necklaces tangle-free with the $9 Hatori Travel Jewelry Box and tuck cords and other tech gear into the Fyy Travel Cable Organizer Pouch, also on sale for just $8 right now.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Following the Pandora Talisman campaign drop in August, Tyla accessorized her vintage Chanel minidress for the MTV VMAs with pieces from the collection, layering a bevy of Pandora Talisman necklaces and bracelets to complement her look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
At a metal detector, a guard gestured to his many necklaces and pendants.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Some families pass the necklaces down through generations.
—Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
Complete the moment by stacking on necklaces and a good pair of sunglasses.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Keep your favorite necklaces tangle-free with the $9 Hatori Travel Jewelry Box and tuck cords and other tech gear into the Fyy Travel Cable Organizer Pouch, also on sale for just $8 right now.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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While somewhat off-putting in concept, the delicate beads of hair reflect the time and care that was poured into the piece by Hatoum.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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These modified beads were far better at avoiding immune responses compared to untreated nanoplastics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The small town Indiana cheerleaders, jocks, and hoods sport shoulder pads, their Izod collars turned up, pants rolled into pleats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Like Carter’s design, the new pairs come in classic wheat and black colorways and feature the boot’s traditional padded leather collars and rubber outsoles.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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