necklace

Definition of necklacenext
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 Commissioned by Queen Mary in 1919, the Fringe Tiara was created by Garrard using diamonds from a necklace originally gifted by Queen Victoria. Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026 Add a denim jacket and tennis shoes for a day of errands, or slip on heels and a statement necklace for your next date night. Dena Ogden, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026 Now Schoolhouse licenses franchises to create rings, necklaces, patches, and other accessories. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 This necklace-scarf hybrid can instantly upgrade any white button down or basic black cocktail dress. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • In this moment, dozens of them soar, like brilliant beads in a high-speed kaleidoscope amid the feeders placed before me and the other guests of the Mashpi Lodge, 70 miles northwest of Quito, the nation’s capital.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Aura wore a gold headband and yellow and green beads in her hair to match her yellow dress.
    Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The shoe’s collar wraps securely around the ankle, almost in a sock-like way, to enhance stability.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The display showed, on the left, the face of a gray-haired man with a resolute expression, his neck vanishing into a white collar and dark suit.
    Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Blazy has embraced this maximalist ethos, adding his own more modern spin, and proposing new ways of styling classic Chanel pieces like statement earrings, chain necklaces, and chokers.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 26 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
Noun
  • Hunt for singular treasures at Queenstown Market, a pop-up Saturday affair with 40 or so waterfront stalls stocked with handmade crafts, such as greenstone pendants, the traditional Maori talisman carved in symbolic shapes for protection, prosperity or friendship (from 149 dollars).
    New York Times, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The classic swim look featured a thin gold chain with a cross pendant and a complementary belly chain.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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