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
Snag this velvet travel jewelry box that has a secure zip-closure and slots for rings, necklaces, and earrings.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Children can make origami ladybugs and macaroni necklaces, handle worms and compost, plant sunflowers, blow on bubble baskets, decorate an Earth-friendly magnet and paint Earth Day rocks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The collection consists of a ‘Toi & Moi’ ring, a bangle bracelet, several earring options and a necklace.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Prices range from 350 euros for a single earring to 7,200 euros for long necklaces strewn with multiple motifs.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
Children can make origami ladybugs and macaroni necklaces, handle worms and compost, plant sunflowers, blow on bubble baskets, decorate an Earth-friendly magnet and paint Earth Day rocks.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The collection consists of a ‘Toi & Moi’ ring, a bangle bracelet, several earring options and a necklace.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Prices range from 350 euros for a single earring to 7,200 euros for long necklaces strewn with multiple motifs.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklace
Noun
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Another fan is the British artist David Hockey, who favors the brand’s Finchley polo shirt with a thick collar and long cuffs.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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With a pointed collar and breezy V-neck, polo sweaters act as a warm layer that instantly dresses up your outfit without a thought.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some of our colleagues scoff at the idea of such a recent trend making its return, while others are ready to break out their chokers and knee socks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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The star completed the look with an oversized navy blue jacket and accessorized it with a diamond choker.—
Karen Fratti,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The pendant hangs on a rope-style chain.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Attentive viewers will notice that from his first appearance, Hezekiah, our beautiful leading man, always wears a strip of leather at the nape of his neck with a circular pendant that hangs from exactly center front.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklace. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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