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 If her necklaces and rings are scattered across her dresser, thisjewelry box gives everything a pretty place to call home. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Borbonese was started in Turin, Italy, in 1910 under the ownership of Umberto Minestrone and Edoardo Calcagno, supplying necklaces, bracelets and other accoutrements to Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Fendi, Galitzine and Ungaro. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 This season, even quiet luxury all-timer The Row showed gorgeous, beaded, colorful tops, while the stark whites and creams that still dominated the collection were paired with chunky beaded necklaces and lace and crochet detailing. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 Stanley tumblers are swapped for dog chain necklaces and 24-packs. — Vince Grzegorek, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026 Described in Science Advances, the technology combines chemical sensing, machine learning, and wearable devices shaped as bracelets or necklaces. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026 Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026 Their final accents came via layers of beaded and pearl necklaces, shiny black loafers, and a black top hat. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
  • The actress turned to designer Elias Matso for her look — a halter dress embellished with beads, bands of fabric and a fringy skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • One cattle producer quoted in the New York Times estimated that using smart collars had saved him nearly $1 million in cattle health costs.
    — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Set plants just deep enough that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) rest an inch above the surrounding soil level.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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