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 Finish the look with a sculptural jewel or two—think Juju Vera’s tassel necklace, Toteme’s drop earrings, and a pair of round-frame silver sunnies from Saint Laurent. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026 That rare blend of street and Caribbean culture is also reflected in Castro’s style, such as a necklace of icy bling tucked under his bright yellow suit. Lucas Villa, SPIN, 11 May 2026 The beauty finished off her look with a Chanel handbag and delicate necklaces. Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026 Ezra Sosa: This necklace — she is named Danielle after Danielle Fishel. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for necklace
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
  • Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Blackwell was outraged that Stallone was fashioning himself into a style rebel by breaking tradition and showing up collar open, with no bow tie.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 16 May 2026
  • Scheffler was in the thick collar of rough to the right of the par-3 17th, facing a chip over a ridge and down toward the hole.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • There are knee-high UGGs because UGG indeed, and, yes, there is a choker.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 May 2026
  • Paired with white opera gloves, a diamond choker necklace and a dollar-bill blindfold, the look appeared to display equal parts classic elegance and performance art.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2026
Noun
  • But the more intensive, multi-day sessions include instruction in how to make chef’s knives, bush knives, pendants, jewelry and more.
    Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
  • The collection is 14 pieces altogether, and runs the gamut from petite side tables to minimalist pendants.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026

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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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