necklaces

plural of necklace
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 Some of the allegations were corroborated by witnesses and evidence, such as one member of the Salinas group found with multiple necklaces stolen from females at the party, Pacioni said. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Volunteers will hand out free glow bracelets, necklaces and lighted reindeer noses and a trailer set up to distribute free hot chocolate. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 From traditional leather mojaris and colorful puppets to customizable jewelry, statement necklaces, and an endless assortment of trinkets, these markets are a shopper’s paradise. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026 The actress wore several diamond necklaces along with a miniskirt and a zip-up hoodie. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026 Elegant pendant necklaces make a timeless statement, with single and double-stone designs, plus fancy yellow styles as well. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026 Necklaces Eclectic charm necklaces were everywhere on the fall runways, from Celine and Altuzarra to Dries Van Noten and Marni. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026 Thankfully, that’s not the case (pun intended) with this travel jewelry case, which features dedicated compartments and sections for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026 Though there are many souvenir shops with kitschy moai and colorful shell necklaces, for top local craftsmanship, seek out the paintings, woodcarvings, and jewelry at Mana Gallery, on the north end of Hanga Roa. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
  • The $239 Carson boot is done in rich black suede, with a silhouette distinguished by relaxed ruching and accented by beads for an edgy-meets-free-spirited vibe.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The blankets are filled with beads or pellets to calm anxiety and stress for better sleep.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Hikers and urban walkers are wearing them on socks and jacket collars; parents are tacking them onto kids’ hats and backpacks.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • To monitor the animals’ behavior, Sloan and the other researchers put GPS collars on coyotes and swift foxes ahead of this three-year-long project.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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