a decorative usually metal ring worn around the neck by the ancient Gauls, Germans, and Britons
a Bronze Age torque and armlet found at the burial site
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Recent Examples of torqueThe Grand Sport feels at home here, with its healthy power and torque, dialed-in suspension, and great driving dynamics.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
3 Sep. 2026 The original powertrain has been replaced with a 120 kW electric motor that produces roughly 221 ft lbs of torque, according to Electrogenic.—
Rachel Cormack,
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2 Sep. 2026 The team's prior work had identified that during rpTDEs, supermassive black holes exert a torque on the passing star that causes the star to spin faster during each passage.—
Robert Lea,
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
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Legendary designer Bob Mackie draped some of the most famous women in the world in crystals and beads.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2026
Robert Graham 50th Anniversary Collection uses Rivoli’s artwork on a range of statement shirts — a signature of Robert Graham — as well as leather jackets, T-shirts and accessories, some of which are adorned with embroidery, beads and crystals.
Top it off with one of Róhe’s signatures—a drapey satin top—and a pendant necklace from their display case of treasures, featuring vintage silver jewelry alongside the house’s contemporary styles.
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Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2026
The massive diamond necklace features a white-gold collar with black lacquer and took 1,107 hours to make.