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 actress turned to designer Elias Matso for her look — a halter dress embellished with beads, bands of fabric and a fringy skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Monét added a choker necklace, statement earrings and pointed-toe blush heels to finish her look.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of necklace
Noun
  • The standard electronics package includes BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and engine drag torque control (MSR).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Mated to a six-speed manual with custom gear ratios, the mill makes 860 hp, 600 ft lbs of torque, and redlines at 7,500 rpm.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of torque
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  • The pair opted for a light-wash denim look, complete with coordinating cowboy hats and chokers.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The polished green tourmaline of her Bulgari choker shone like some kind of enchanted talisman.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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