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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Each piece is worn on necklaces (Tyla rocks a chain with her fanbase's name spelled out in sparkly letter charms), bracelets and, yes, even hoop earrings.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And that's not all; his high jewelry collection for both men and women, including tiered necklaces, intricate brooches and collar pins, will also find space in the showcase.
—Sonakshi Sharma, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Are your necklaces in a jumbled pile on your vanity?
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The singer accessorized with David Yurman earrings and a diamond necklace.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And that's not all; his high jewelry collection for both men and women, including tiered necklaces, intricate brooches and collar pins, will also find space in the showcase.
—Sonakshi Sharma, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Are your necklaces in a jumbled pile on your vanity?
—Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2025
The singer accessorized with David Yurman earrings and a diamond necklace.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for necklace
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“Necklace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necklace. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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