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
Landman star Ali Larter, 50, recently shared some beach snaps from a spring break trip to Mexico, proving just how well the BaubleBar waterproof necklaces work.
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Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 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
Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 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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The minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For most of its history, in fact, The Wall was covered with ads, from Arrow collars and Stetson shoes in 1917 to Gem Blades and Lifebuoy soap in the 1940s.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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