: articles of clothing (such as ties and scarves) worn about the neck
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Arizona has a state firearm (the Colt Single Action revolver) and a state neckwear (the bola tie).
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Their eye-catching colors and innovative designs transform neckwear into versatile wardrobe staples, proving that ties are chameleons of fashion.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Tie Bar is leaning into the floral trend by partnering with the queen of floral prints, Laura Ashley, on a line of neckwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 June 2024
And, despite the statement gown, Kardashian went all-out with her neckwear for the Margiela show, pairing the dress with an ornate, high-neck choker speckled with green, white and orange stones.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
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Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
Their eye-catching colors and innovative designs transform neckwear into versatile wardrobe staples, proving that ties are chameleons of fashion.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Tie Bar is leaning into the floral trend by partnering with the queen of floral prints, Laura Ashley, on a line of neckwear and accessories.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 12 June 2024
And, despite the statement gown, Kardashian went all-out with her neckwear for the Margiela show, pairing the dress with an ornate, high-neck choker speckled with green, white and orange stones.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2024
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“Neckwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neckwear. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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neckwear
noun
neck·wear
-ˌwa(ə)r 
-ˌwe(ə)r
: articles (as scarves or neckties) for wear around the neck
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