as in collar
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck
found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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Recent Examples of necklace
Richards’ necklace was found with Cooksey when he was arrested, Cameron’s backpack was taken off his body by his shooter and Villanueva’s car keys were found in Cooksey’s bedroom at his mother’s house.
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruse spent the money on things like luxury travel, designer clothing, and a $18,000 custom diamond necklace and bracelet for her toddler, prosecutors said.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The leg of the journey continued up a spiral staircase to a roof deck where guests discovered a key necklace style in a glass vitrine overlooking the East River, its bridges, and Manhattan, truly a death-defying jewelry display.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even Justin and Hailey Bieber, who rarely appear aligned on a singular dress code (and who are notorious for their extremely opposing styles) seem to agree that the gold chain necklace is an accessory to embrace.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Cruse spent the money on things like luxury travel, designer clothing, and a $18,000 custom diamond necklace and bracelet for her toddler, prosecutors said.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The leg of the journey continued up a spiral staircase to a roof deck where guests discovered a key necklace style in a glass vitrine overlooking the East River, its bridges, and Manhattan, truly a death-defying jewelry display.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Even Justin and Hailey Bieber, who rarely appear aligned on a singular dress code (and who are notorious for their extremely opposing styles) seem to agree that the gold chain necklace is an accessory to embrace.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Marina took advantage of a couple of penalties to move upfield, a horse collar tackle and a pass interference call where Saporito and Ramos took turns running the ball to move into scoring territory.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Produced for less than $300, the CESS uses braces, gloves, a collar, goggles, a weighted vest, and shoes with thick foam inserts to simulate the elderly’s experiences of blurry vision, stiff joints, poor balance, and fine-motor impairment.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Last week, Margot Robbie attended the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey in a sheer Armani Privé dress covered in beads, sequins, and rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
14 Sep. 2025
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The rising sun turned the snow a delicate pink, and beads of frost glittered like diamonds on the trees.—
Jack Atcheson Sr. as told to Michael Hanback,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Princess of Wales accessorized her attire with Queen Elizabeth II‘s four strand Japanese pearl choker.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Princess of Wales accessorized her black ensemble with a four-strand pearl choker with a center diamond clasp that previously belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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More sapphires and diamonds appear on the chain above the pendant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nipped-waist blazers and horseshoe-like pendants lent Ashlyn’s runway a hint of the equestrian.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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