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
Lopez added dainty chain necklaces of various lengths, diamond earrings, and a matching ring.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
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Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Letting your jewelry turn into a tangled mess of necklaces, earrings, and rings.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Those Na’vi choose to model their traditional knives after the teeth of the fearsome creature, and some members of the tribe even wear the akula’s actual teeth with necklaces.
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Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit.
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Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Tailors stitch together vibrant textiles, bead makers carefully string together necklaces and bracelets, and more.
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
—
Mary Wenthur,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Letting your jewelry turn into a tangled mess of necklaces, earrings, and rings.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Those Na’vi choose to model their traditional knives after the teeth of the fearsome creature, and some members of the tribe even wear the akula’s actual teeth with necklaces.
—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
With my birthday coming up, there are a few La DoubleJ pendant necklaces that are currently on my wishlist—one of these bold accessories is the perfect addition to a maximalist outfit.
—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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
Tailors stitch together vibrant textiles, bead makers carefully string together necklaces and bracelets, and more.
—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
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The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.
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Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.
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Pick up this multipack to start tracking luggage, purses, keychains, and pet collars for under $20 apiece this summer.
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At least 31 wolves roam Colorado, but not all wear collars that transmit their location.
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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