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 floor-length gown had an asymmetrical pattern that matched the colors of Hadid's silver and gold rings, earrings and layered necklaces.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Tailors stitch together vibrant textiles, bead makers carefully string together necklaces and bracelets, and more.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That demand sparked an opportunity—a local deaf woman was employed to continue making the necklaces, working from a backyard workshop.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Yet, despite the variety of necklines seen at this year’s Oscars, necklaces were noticeably absent.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada stands out, not only for the most forward and thought-provoking proposals on dressing, but also for collectible must haves like the toeless loafer boot, and outer seamed pumps and sweater necklaces.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Known for its larger-than-life personalities, meme-worthy moments, and Flav’s signature clock necklaces, the show became a cultural phenomenon, influencing a wave of reality TV dating competitions with its mix of humor, romance, and pure unpredictability.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Layers of necklaces and bracelets when heading to play tennis?
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Striking gold necklaces and cuffs, plus statement earrings from jewelry designers and photos of outfits from the 1960s and '70s next to modern portraits taken on the streets in Lagos are on also display.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Tailors stitch together vibrant textiles, bead makers carefully string together necklaces and bracelets, and more.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
That demand sparked an opportunity—a local deaf woman was employed to continue making the necklaces, working from a backyard workshop.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Yet, despite the variety of necklines seen at this year’s Oscars, necklaces were noticeably absent.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada stands out, not only for the most forward and thought-provoking proposals on dressing, but also for collectible must haves like the toeless loafer boot, and outer seamed pumps and sweater necklaces.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025
Known for its larger-than-life personalities, meme-worthy moments, and Flav’s signature clock necklaces, the show became a cultural phenomenon, influencing a wave of reality TV dating competitions with its mix of humor, romance, and pure unpredictability.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Layers of necklaces and bracelets when heading to play tennis?
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Striking gold necklaces and cuffs, plus statement earrings from jewelry designers and photos of outfits from the 1960s and '70s next to modern portraits taken on the streets in Lagos are on also display.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Necklaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necklaces. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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