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locket

[lok-it] / ˈlɒk ɪt /
NOUN
chain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bracelet cable
STRONG
bond clinker connection coupling fetter iron lavaliere link manacle pendant shackle trammel
NOUN
jewelry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bracelet brooch costume earring gem glass gold jewel knickknack necklace ornament pendant silver tiara treasure trinket
STRONG
adornment anklet band bangle bauble beads bijou bling brass cameo chain charm choker cross crown diamonds finery frippery ice junk lavaliere pin regalia ring rock rosary solitaire sparkler stickpin stone
WEAK
tie pin
Antonyms
STRONG
plainness
NOUN
necklace
Synonyms
STRONGEST
choker jewelry pendant strand
STRONG
beads lavalliere pearls string
WEAK
carcanet riviere

Example Sentences

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Partridge Jewellers said the locket will be returned to Fabergé, Radio NZ reported.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

A diamond-studded locket swallowed by a New Zealand man who tried to steal it has been "recovered", police say.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

I'm mostly watching for gay reasons, because the writing is good, and because I wear a locket around my neck with a photo of Kathryn Hahn inside of it.

From Salon • Sep. 19, 2024

That locket is presented at the Champions Dinner during Masters week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2024

“You called the locket ‘Master Regulus’s,”’ said Harry.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.