chokers

plural of choker
as in necklaces
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a pearl choker closely wrapped around her throat

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Recent Examples of chokers The pair opted for a light-wash denim look, complete with coordinating cowboy hats and chokers. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Larger versions can be worn as chokers or hung from a long boho-style cord, while smaller ones are perfect for layering. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026 Her longtime stylist, Project Runway judge Law Roach, dressed Zendaya in a collection of mostly white designer gowns with gorgeous accessories that included headpieces, diamond chokers, and gladiator sandals. — Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The Black Widow star styled the ensemble with gold hoop earrings and layered chokers that featured gold-and-turquoise detailing. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Magnetic Gold sees gold chains, chokers, bracelets, earrings, and statement rings decorated with diamonds in unusual cuts and colors. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 Layered diamond chokers, wet-look dark hair and the ethereal silhouette combined for one of the evening’s boldest high-fashion moments. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 The fine jewelry designer, famed for her chunky, chain-link gold chokers and playful signet rings, has found a new form of expression in Rubirosa’s, an elegant neighborhood shirt shop in Paris’s historic 7th arrondissement. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chokers
necklaces
Noun
  • Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs.
    — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Chokers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chokers. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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