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necklaces

/ˈnɛklɪsɪz/ /ˈnɛkləsɪz/

Meanings
noun
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

Examples :

"My mother has a collection of beautiful necklaces, each with a unique gemstone pendant. "
appearance style culture art item wear

Related Words

Illustration execution

execution noun

/ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/

The act, manner or style of executing (actions, maneuvers, performances).

"The dancer's execution of the pirouette was graceful and precise. "

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necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

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collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

A set of items or amount of material procured or gathered together.

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

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anything noun

/ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/

Someone or something of importance.

"My daughter's success in school is anything I'm proud of. "

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precious noun

/ˈpɹɛʃəs/

Someone (or something) who is loved; a darling.

"My little sister is my precious. "

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resembling verb

/ɹɪˈzɛmblɪŋ/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration gemstone

gemstone noun

/ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/

A gem, usually made of minerals.

"The jeweler carefully polished the emerald, a beautiful green gemstone. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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necklacing verb

/ˈnɛkləsɪŋ/

To informally execute by necklacing; by setting on fire a petrol-filled rubber tyre which has been put around the bound victim's neck.

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attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

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informal adjective

/ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/

Not formal or ceremonious.

"an informal get-together"

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"