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 Sin City star accessorized with hoop earrings and layered necklaces, completing her look with a belt, leather trousers, and a longline blazer.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful.
—Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Festivities across the city include elaborate parades, eating king cake and sharing purple, green and gold bead necklaces.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The case is perfect for storing my essential jewelry pieces thanks to its ring pillows and small main compartment for earrings, necklaces, or bracelets.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful.
—Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today cheap plastic beaded necklaces from overseas are tossed from floats by the handful.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Festivities across the city include elaborate parades, eating king cake and sharing purple, green and gold bead necklaces.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026
The actress, also sharing the laughter, glowed in a sleeveless black dress layered with necklaces and bracelets, leaning in with a warm smile — the vibe appeared to be relaxed, romantic and very much coupled up.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
However, the range has expanded over the years to incorporate mixed-metal designs, such as yellow gold chain necklaces with resin charms and minimalist statement earrings made from silver or gold-plated brass.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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The tiny shimmering beads are quintessentially bridal; elegant, but not overdone.—
Alexandra Ditch,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a Raleigh bedroom design, Ross styled the nightstand with vintage books, a match striker, a ceramic urn, and oversized beads.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Researchers outfitted the ravens with small GPS backpacks over their wings, and the wolves wore collars equipped with tracking devices.—
Nidhi Sharma,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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The brand also played with bubble silhouettes and jeans with triple waistbands—a theme echoed in a button-down shirt with multiple collars and lapels.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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