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
The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Prices range from $367 for a ring to upward of $1,000 for necklaces.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
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Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Nothing ruins the excitement of accessorizing for vacation faster than arriving to a tangled pile of necklaces at the bottom of a toiletry bag.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Like Biles, Owens completed the outfit with silver necklaces, a matching bracelet, and white sneakers.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all designed to withstand sweat, water, and everyday wear, perfect for the beach, pool, workouts and beyond.
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ABC News,
6 June 2026
Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets; others are unique, handmade pieces.
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Lidia Maseres,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
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Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Prices range from $367 for a ring to upward of $1,000 for necklaces.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Louisiana, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands all included traditional necklaces or pendants worn by residents.
—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
Nothing ruins the excitement of accessorizing for vacation faster than arriving to a tangled pile of necklaces at the bottom of a toiletry bag.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Like Biles, Owens completed the outfit with silver necklaces, a matching bracelet, and white sneakers.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
Earrings, necklaces and bracelets are all designed to withstand sweat, water, and everyday wear, perfect for the beach, pool, workouts and beyond.
—
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Some come with matching pendant necklaces or bracelets; others are unique, handmade pieces.
—
Lidia Maseres,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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Along with debuting new styles, Ancient Greek Sandals also added beads to some of its bestselling sandals.
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At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
Noun
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According to prosecutors, who cited testimony and evidence at McCue's trial, the children allegedly suffered severe beatings and were forced to wear shock collars and stand naked on cinder blocks for hours or sometimes days at a time.
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Fan reviews on social media appear to be mixed, with some approving of adding the design to the jersey while others are still longing for the original spike collars to return.
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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