as in necklace
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of choker Heavy Metals From collar-hugging chokers to long pendant necklaces, a metal cord necklace is one of the easiest and chicest ways to dress up all of your everyday outfits. Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 June 2025 For a whimsical touch, the model added a white and orange beaded choker to her neck and flipped the ends of her hair. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 10 June 2025 Seen often in our choker designs, particularly across our new O by Yoko Collection. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The Celestial Radiance choker features a 10.30-carat yellow diamond, representing solar rays bouncing between planets dispersing into delicate angular shapes, dazzling with yellow and brown diamonds. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for choker
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necklace
Noun
  • The company, founded by Rony Vardi in 2004, launched a limited-edition seven-piece collection of necklaces, rings, bracelets and charms that will be featured throughout the series.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
  • But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025

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“Choker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choker. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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