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 Carolina Bucci At her namesake shop on the Lungarno, fourth-generation jeweler Carolina Bucci sells necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets that feel classic yet contemporary simultaneously. Laura Itzkowitz, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Delicate necklaces, chunky bracelets, the silver or gold jewelry debate and mixing metals have also become popular styles. Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Beaded beauties Shells and semiprecious stones find life as statement necklaces and bangles at Hues of Hills, available at lifestyle boutique Vayu - Design for Living in New Delhi. Sohini Dey, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Even necklaces from the Victorian era show similarities to the bolo tie. Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Bullock finished off her look with black strappy sandal heels and Jessica McCormack pendant necklaces. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 There’s an almost comical confidence to wearing several necklaces at once, particularly when each one has been customized to mean something. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Chainlink necklaces, lace headpieces and even fringe bangs become a form of armor. Elisa Wouk Almino editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
  • With beads of sweat still streaking down his face, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer happily went over the checklist on his personal notepad after the Gamecocks’ 57-0 season-opening win over Kent State.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers subsequently formed PhosCage into millimeter-sized beads, making the material easier to handle and potentially deploy in larger systems.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Hoxton trench is reimagined in silk and fluid faille with ruffled collars, turning it into eveningwear.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Open Up Button-Downs Keep the collars open to reduce any wear along the folds when the clothes are being washed in the machine.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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