Thesaurus results for NECKLACE

necklace

noun

ˈne-kləs

Definition of necklace

as in beads

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 Highlights in the collection included a statement necklace with segments resembling the twigs of a bird’s nest and a horseshoe ring, one of the brand’s bestsellers. — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 There are also noteworthy deals on summer accessories, including jelly flip-flops, silk scarves, crochet bucket hats, shell necklaces and cotton sarongs. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 With all eyes on Paris and the haute jewellery presentations next week, Messika is preparing to reveal a necklace featuring a notable blue diamond. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The Kardashians star could be seen hugging True as the former basketball player—who wore a plunging black metallic shirt, black slacks, a shiny chain necklace, and black sunglasses—beamed at the camera, holding Tatum in his arms. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace

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The floor-length Maggi dress was delicately hand-embroidered with pink glass cut beads.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Kravitz, who is engaged to Swift’s ex Harry Styles, wore a short mesh black dress with gold, silver and black beads adorned from top to bottom.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of beads

Noun

Stewart wore hers with a chunky pearl choker, red pants, and white sandals for a patriotic look, but the top’s styling potential is endless.

— Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
The watch converted into a diamond choker, its hands set to midnight, did not exactly discourage further investigation.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026

Definition of choker

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Dated to approximately 1600, the pendant later came into the possession of the Malcolm family, almost three centuries after the queen's death in 1603.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
The belt featured the Chanel CC logo in small charms across the top of the belt, as well as in a large pendant hanging off the end of the belt near the hem of Lohan's skirt.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Definition of pendant

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