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necklace

[nek-lis] / ˈnɛk lɪs /


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A harbinger of disaster is a replica of the harness-like 2,842 carat necklace from the “Diamond Necklace Affair” of 1785.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The Taleju Necklace, dating back to the 17th century, is a case in point.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

Necklace beading tutorials, a practice once reserved for summer camps and crafting classes, have become popular on TikTok.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2022

The writer, beloved for her Weetzie Bat series for young adults, explores the writing life in her new memoir, "The Thorn Necklace: Healing Through Writing and the Creative Process."

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2018

Thus Maupassant, in "The Necklace," does not attempt to make the story an unbroken chronological progression.

From The Technique of Fiction Writing by Dowst, Robert Saunders




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