rivière

noun

Definition of rivièrenext
as in beads

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Recent Examples of rivière Make no mistake, the tennis necklace, commonly known as the riviere, and sibling to the tennis bracelet, is very of the moment. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rivière
  1. beads
  2. necklace
  3. torque
  4. choker
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
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of necklace
Noun
  • This is the Torcal, a fastback SUV with more torque than any Bentley before it.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That engine’s output is 1,578 hp and 1,180 ft lbs of torque on standard gas.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of torque
Noun
  • The actress added archival Boucheron jewelry, including a black choker necklace with a pendant.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The model also shared a different angle of her engagement ring in a beachside selfie, where she could be seen beaming at the camera while wearing a cowrie shell choker necklace and a yellow flower in her brown hair.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of choker

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“Rivière.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivi%C3%A8re. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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