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
These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.
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Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Six months later, police say the man who stole the rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces once worked in the JP home as a caretaker.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Earrings, necklaces, and even a tiara went into the treasure chest of this society lady, who had been born in Brooklyn in a modest Irish Catholic family.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The complaint cited instances in which students wearing Star of David necklaces or kippahs were allegedly denied access to campus walkways and buildings.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Take, for example, the oceanic jewelry—including XL shell earrings paired with classic tanks and polos—seen on that catwalk of Tory Burch, or a ton of tiny shells, which dangled from beaded necklaces, spotted at Balmain.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The gold medalist accessorized with two diamond necklaces, a few silver bracelets and a wrist watch.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Six months later, police say the man who stole the rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces once worked in the JP home as a caretaker.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
Earrings, necklaces, and even a tiara went into the treasure chest of this society lady, who had been born in Brooklyn in a modest Irish Catholic family.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
The complaint cited instances in which students wearing Star of David necklaces or kippahs were allegedly denied access to campus walkways and buildings.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
Take, for example, the oceanic jewelry—including XL shell earrings paired with classic tanks and polos—seen on that catwalk of Tory Burch, or a ton of tiny shells, which dangled from beaded necklaces, spotted at Balmain.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The gold medalist accessorized with two diamond necklaces, a few silver bracelets and a wrist watch.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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Framed in my room was a pre-Hispanic calculating tool that was made from colorful strings and beads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Suddenly, intricate partings, curls, beads, and asymmetry were back in circulation.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Padding at the tongues and collars offer a secure fit that keeps your feet firmly in place, and grippy rubber outsoles will do wonders to eliminate slipping during unexpected summer showers.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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As the mid-2010s continued, Barcelona increasingly pulled from Catalan’s flag and motifs, weaving yellow and orange accents into collars, trim, sleeve details, and striping.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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