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 Picardo also said that Monica Vinader’s unisex range is resonating with customers, creating an opportunity to produce men’s bracelets, rings and necklaces. — David Moin, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Standout bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings complete any ensemble day to night. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The singer did just that at the 1984 VMAs and flexed it in her style, wearing a plaid dress accessorized with layers of diamond necklaces and stacks of bracelets. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Investigators said in each incident, two masked men approached women who were walking by themselves, pulled out a handgun, and demanded rings and necklaces. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Signet Jewelers said diamond tennis bracelets, tennis necklaces, studs, and yellow gold are resonating with Gen Z shoppers entering the category, including men. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 And by donating these items, those green beaded necklaces can now hang around the necks of some other lucky children. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026 Honey, flowers, golf equipment, video game consoles, gold necklaces and clothes are also included. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 In a selfie taken on the beach, Brown wore a yellow balconette bikini top with a chainlink belt, hoop earrings, and a stack of necklaces. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
  • The janitor resumed snapping at the bushes with her shears—tiny, clear quartz beads scattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Giving it some extra oomph was a statement brooch in turquoise resin beads and crystal across the vamp.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are several types of collars, each one offering a different way of modifying negative or excessive barking.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ralph Lauren played with a palette of blues — from his classic denim to satin and lace gowns, to suiting and blue fur and feather collars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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