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necklace

[nek-lis] / ˈnɛk lɪs /


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I’m the only guy in the shower with a mustache and a necklace on, and people are looking at me like I was weird.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Investigators said they had seized eight vehicles, including a Ferrari 296 GTS valued at nearly $600,000; over $30 million in bank accounts; a custom $865,000 Bulgari necklace; and $1 million worth of other luxury jewelry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Cocona sports a necklace that reads "rock star".

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

"It should not be like this. Not only in holy places -- nowhere should this happen," Kovalchuk, who was wearing a thin necklace with a silver cross, said.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Woo turns to us, clutching the dashiki to his chest like a pearl necklace.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Partygoers seemed more enthused about the vendor selling beaded plushie necklaces than about heading to the dance floor.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

Observations show the people use narrow outrigger canoes, live in large communal huts, carry spears, bows and arrows, and wear fibre waistbelts, as well as necklaces and headbands.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

Back at the shoot, Saar is wearing one of these leather necklaces, paired with a Gucci kaftan that makes her petite frame look 20 feet tall.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

Fast-forward to the 17th century, pretzels became commonplace in Germany, where necklaces adorned with the baked goods were worn by children on New Year’s Day to usher in good luck.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2026

I headed for my favorite display case to study the earrings, necklaces, and rings.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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