chokers

Definition of chokersnext
plural of choker
as in necklaces
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 chokers The fine jewelry designer, famed for her chunky, chain-link gold chokers and playful signet rings, has found a new form of expression in Rubirosa’s, an elegant neighborhood shirt shop in Paris’s historic 7th arrondissement. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026 The most heartbreaking defeats leached onto the school’s identity, creating the perception that the Wildcats had become chokers. Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2026 Guests at the Rosewood can easily visit the local wats or shops such as Anakha Lifestyle, for local finds including sustainable buffalo-horn jewel boxes, hair clips, and chokers finished with silver filigree. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Angela stalks the flatlands of Odessa in designer heels and diamond chokers. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 In one-of-a-kind high-jewelry chokers and necklaces, the design is rendered in black diamond-like carbon, or DLC—a high-tech material known for its exceptional hardness and scratch-resistance that is often used in watchmaking—and combined with diamonds and yellow gold for an avant-garde look. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026 The amber hue of the beaded chokers acts as a neutral color against the lapis-blue top, emulating a similar warmth to the yellow-gold pendant to tie the accessories together. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026 Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 Supermodel Karlie Kloss remembered wearing chokers and using the Snapchat puppy filter, a true mid-2010s relic. Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chokers
necklaces
Noun
  • The underwater world informed also her approach to accessories, which ranged from mesh handbags studded with transparent beads mimicking drops of water to statement necklaces, bracelets and belts evoking octopus tentacles and small anchovies.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
  • The gold medalist accessorized with two diamond necklaces, a few silver bracelets and a wrist watch.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026

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“Chokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chokers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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