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
Its thoughtful layout includes a pull-out necklace holder that ensures your chains remain untangled during travel.
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
White tees and jeans are often the jumping-off point, elevated with stacks of charm necklaces or brightly hued sweaters.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2025
One problem deserves study: The necklace, better pictured below.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
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Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
White tees and jeans are often the jumping-off point, elevated with stacks of charm necklaces or brightly hued sweaters.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2025
One problem deserves study: The necklace, better pictured below.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Look for signs of ownership like a collar or friendliness.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Her shirtdress had layer-friendly buttons, a preppy collar, and a belt that accentuated her shape.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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The Honest Beauty founder, 44, accessorized the look with several gold pieces, including a dangling pendant chain, a dainty choker necklace with a butterfly charm and several earrings.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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With their $350,000 price tag for a diamond choker version, these were meant to add pizazz but not formality to any outfit.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The man in the video can be seen wearing a necklace with a pendant that resembles a Russian Orthodox cross.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 Aug. 2025
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And building on the marine theme, there will be a Feng Shui Fish pendant in either silver or yellow gold that includes a blue enamel evil eye.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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