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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However, the one minor detail left unchecked was that this was not the same necklace.
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Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, the Queen’s brooch and necklace, and the Queen herself, are design elements in the collection.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the necklaces found inside a man’s tomb is made of amethyst and agate beads surrounding a hippo head amulet.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Rudolph sat before an (empty) vanity mirror and the real-life vice president appeared in a similar suit and necklace seated on the other side.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Chloe Iris Kennedy, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, the Queen’s brooch and necklace, and the Queen herself, are design elements in the collection.
—David Moin, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the necklaces found inside a man’s tomb is made of amethyst and agate beads surrounding a hippo head amulet.
—Brie Stimson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Rudolph sat before an (empty) vanity mirror and the real-life vice president appeared in a similar suit and necklace seated on the other side.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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