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
Guests were able to make their own charm bracelets and necklaces as well as decorating trucker hats and Care Bears keychains and mixing slime.
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Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The suspects — Mihail Alexandru, 20, Versalona Nicu, 26, and Mihaela Alexandru, 23 — are accused of snatching necklaces from victims, according to police.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Swift stacked two diamond necklaces on top of each other, selecting a pave lock necklace ($8,900) and a lariat pendant ($6,440).
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 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
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
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The suspects — Mihail Alexandru, 20, Versalona Nicu, 26, and Mihaela Alexandru, 23 — are accused of snatching necklaces from victims, according to police.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
These picks are designed to make getting around smoother, way more efficient, and to help frequent fliers avoid travel chaos (think tangled necklaces, dead phone batteries, and neck strains).
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Namira, whose dark hair had burgundy streaks, wore hoop earrings and a tangle of gold necklaces.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Swift stacked two diamond necklaces on top of each other, selecting a pave lock necklace ($8,900) and a lariat pendant ($6,440).
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early Egyptians used it in the form of rock crystal to make beads and small vases.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course that would also require more collars and staff.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Better yet, some smart collars include free subscription periods, helping the device essentially pay for itself.—
Jessie Quinn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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