Thesaurus results for CHAPLET

chaplet

noun

ˈchap-lət

Definition of chaplet

as in crown

a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor maidens wove a chaplet of flowers round the champion's head

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Recent Examples of chaplet Its design encompasses the initial 'E' inside the royal crown, surrounded by a chaplet of roses. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 May 2023 Don’t loiter here or come back later, Or the god’s staff and chaplet won’t protect you. — Sarah Ruden, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022

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Wearing her Kansas City Chiefs puffer jacket, Stephanie Hannaway, 66, of Olathe, held a sign with a picture of a crown crossed out.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
In his fourth title defense, Jack Johnson KOs Stanley Ketchel in the 12th round at Mission St Arena, Colma, California to retain his heavyweight boxing crown.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of crown

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Right on the touristy Promenade des Anglais, the Villa Masséna houses imperial artifacts—including Napoleon’s death mask and Empress Josephine’s diadem.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
The last person to wear the diadem in public was the Queen Mother (aka Queen Elizabeth’s mom, also named Elizabeth).

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of diadem

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The walls were draped with red velvet, while tables were spread with candles and garland.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
In The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogsmeade village will be decorated with lights, garlands and wreaths, while the Frog Choir performs holiday music several times a day, according to the park.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of garland

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Her sparkler featured a ruby and diamond set side-by-side in a heart shape, topped with a floating coronet detail.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026
Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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