1
: an ornament worn around the neck
2
: something likened to a necklace especially in forming a linked series or a circular pattern
a necklace of islands
Examples of necklace in a Sentence
found a lovely necklace to match the bracelet and ring her mother had given her
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The company, founded by Rony Vardi in 2004, launched a limited-edition seven-piece collection of necklaces, rings, bracelets and charms that will be featured throughout the series.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
Among the wares will be exclusive editions of some of its best-selling Absolute line, offerings with a new logo from the upcoming new Batman comic, a Krypto the Super-Dog hoodie, even a Superman S-shield gold necklace.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
This exquisite Graff 1963 necklace is set with a total of 7,790 carats of custom-cut oval-, baguette-, and round-cut diamonds totaling over 129 carats.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 July 2025
But all eyes were on the dark obsidian pendant necklace sitting squarely atop her sternum.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 July 2025
Among the wares will be exclusive editions of some of its best-selling Absolute line, offerings with a new logo from the upcoming new Batman comic, a Krypto the Super-Dog hoodie, even a Superman S-shield gold necklace.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2025
This exquisite Graff 1963 necklace is set with a total of 7,790 carats of custom-cut oval-, baguette-, and round-cut diamonds totaling over 129 carats.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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necklace
noun
neck·lace
ˈnek-ləs 
: an ornament (as a string of beads) worn around the neck
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