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
Using a tension rod and helpful S hooks, display everything from hats to scarves to necklaces and handbags.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The ring is already taken care of, but earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are an opportunity to get a little more creative.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Court documents said the suspects attempted to rob Peoples and his girlfriend of their necklaces.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
From diamond necklaces to sparkling red spinels, these glitzy items have immense personal and historic value.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
The ring is already taken care of, but earrings, bracelets, and necklaces are an opportunity to get a little more creative.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Court documents said the suspects attempted to rob Peoples and his girlfriend of their necklaces.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
On her formal encounters with presidents and other foreign leaders, Elizabeth would bedazzle with her tiaras, earrings and necklaces, heavy with history and laden with priceless jewels.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
From diamond necklaces to sparkling red spinels, these glitzy items have immense personal and historic value.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
To blend in, leave big hoop earrings and statement necklaces at home.
—Jamie Davis Smith, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Opt for on-trend hues of light blue, pink, and lime green, or oversized shell and bead necklaces for your getaway.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
The floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for necklaces
Noun
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Each one begins as a long chain of amino acids, like a string of beads.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early Egyptians used it in the form of rock crystal to make beads and small vases.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This idea became more feasible as the GPS collars got cheaper, dropping from roughly $1,500 a collar to around $190 apiece.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Scientists fit opossums — one of the pythons’ favorite prey — with small GPS tracking collars and release them in areas where the snakes are known to hunt.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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