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
  • Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Glue wooden blocks or beads to the corners underneath the circle opening.
    — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Our final pick to highlight is the Carved Gemstone Deathwatch Beetle Ring, a natural match for the Collector necklace above.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of necklace
Noun
  • By combining precise speed and steering control with an electric powertrain capable of rapid torque delivery, Voyah has shown that a production electric crossover can perform a stunt once associated with a high-performance sports car.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Kia said the Telluride offers up to 329 horsepower and 339 pound-feet of torque.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of torque
Noun
  • Fox accented her minimal outfit with some maximalist accents, including a black safety pin choker with three gems hanging off.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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