collars 1 of 2

plural of collar
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as in necklaces
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck a simple gold collar is all that little black cocktail dress needs

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as in arrests
the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law when the murderer was finally apprehended, the detective who doggedly checked every single lead got credit for the collar

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collars

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verb

present tense third-person singular of collar

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Noun
  • The actress wore layered necklaces in shades of gold and chose a pair of dainty earrings to complete the accessories portion of her look.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Whether paired with classic suits or styled as modern alternatives to necklaces, these ties add a luxurious touch to holiday looks.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Video grabs users' attention straight away, especially compared to static posts, and is a more effective way to tell your brand’s story and bring your product or service to life.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Your dream clients might be checking out your profile every day, but clicking away because nothing grabs them.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In this deal, Houston lands Arenado to replace Bregman which would save them quite a bit of money.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • When Satan lands on Earth at the end of Book III, the phenomenon of light, which God created just days before, is new to him.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Collars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collars. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.

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