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 necklaces
The staff there refused to discuss Kathrin, but the window displays showed rings and necklaces from the German brand Wilhelm Müller and the Italian house Ti Sento, with prices ranging from less than 100 euros to a few thousand.
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Now Schoolhouse licenses franchises to create rings, necklaces, patches, and other accessories.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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
Pop Mart has also moved into jewelry, with some Labubu gold necklaces fetching above $2,000.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Otero, who works out of her studio in the West Bottoms, makes earrings, claw clips, charm necklaces and bracelets out of acrylics, metal, stones and beads, using inspiration for her childhood swimming in the ocean.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Build your look with a mix of Sterling Forever’s core classics, like tennis bracelets and necklaces, chains and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest iteration features the designs on yellow- and white-gold medallions, available as bracelets and necklaces and styled on both men and women, with prices starting from £2,290 ($2,740).
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
Now Schoolhouse licenses franchises to create rings, necklaces, patches, and other accessories.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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
Pop Mart has also moved into jewelry, with some Labubu gold necklaces fetching above $2,000.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
Otero, who works out of her studio in the West Bottoms, makes earrings, claw clips, charm necklaces and bracelets out of acrylics, metal, stones and beads, using inspiration for her childhood swimming in the ocean.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
updated March 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Build your look with a mix of Sterling Forever’s core classics, like tennis bracelets and necklaces, chains and more.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
The latest iteration features the designs on yellow- and white-gold medallions, available as bracelets and necklaces and styled on both men and women, with prices starting from £2,290 ($2,740).
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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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
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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
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Colorado has 18 wolves outfitted with collars, plus pups and others that wandered from neighboring states.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the fitting rooms there are walls showcasing varieties of collars and cuffs.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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