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
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The actress accessorized with a stack of statement necklaces, dainty diamond studs, and a tiny gray handbag.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Dressed in hiking gear and beaded necklaces, Carranza, 67, maneuvered between trees and children on a sunny morning in December.
—Vanessa G. Sánchez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The staff there refused to discuss Kathrin, but the window displays showed rings and necklaces from the German brand Wilhelm Müller and the Italian house Ti Sento, with prices ranging from less than 100 euros to a few thousand.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Now Schoolhouse licenses franchises to create rings, necklaces, patches, and other accessories.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
The actress accessorized with a stack of statement necklaces, dainty diamond studs, and a tiny gray handbag.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Dressed in hiking gear and beaded necklaces, Carranza, 67, maneuvered between trees and children on a sunny morning in December.
—Vanessa G. Sánchez, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Featuring rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets and brooches, the collection showcases a timeless beauty, reflecting the unyielding love held across generations.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The staff there refused to discuss Kathrin, but the window displays showed rings and necklaces from the German brand Wilhelm Müller and the Italian house Ti Sento, with prices ranging from less than 100 euros to a few thousand.
—Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Now Schoolhouse licenses franchises to create rings, necklaces, patches, and other accessories.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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The minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Almost all of my vintage coats have fur collars and to not be able to sell them because of a collar is a huge detriment to my shop.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Colorado has 18 wolves outfitted with collars, plus pups and others that wandered from neighboring states.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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