wreath

noun

Definition of wreathnext
1
as in garland

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2
as in hoop

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Recent Examples of wreath An American flag hung over the silent crowd as bell tolls marked the exact times the World Trade Center Towers were struck and a wreath was laid to honor the lives lost. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Patricia Cahill Hoban, who lost her brother John Cahill in the attacks, laid a wreath at the memorial with her husband, Bob. — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 The Floral Garden Harvest Floral Picks can be used in a vase, for a centerpiece, or to accent a wreath. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026 Use the 12 fluffy bundles to fill outdoor planters near your entryway, add them to window boxes, or tuck them into existing wreath setups for extra volume. — Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wreath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreath
  1. garland
  2. hoop
  3. corsage
  4. ring
  5. lei
  6. loop
  7. round
  8. circle
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Along with her Calvin Klein look, Ortega, who was styled by longtime collaborator Enrique Melendez, wore golden stacker mini hoop earrings by Suzanne Kalan, with platform booties by Christian Louboutin.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Above a gargantuan television hung on the rear wall, a disco ball levitated inside a regulation-size hoop.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of hoop
Noun
  • Stolen items included a pearl tiara and corsage-bow brooch belonging to Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugénie.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sorry, Miss Manners would like to be of help, but a corsage is a bad idea.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of corsage
Noun
  • The ring’s ability to retain light is central to its sensitivity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Cartier topped the ring category with the Love sweeping into first place, followed by the Hermès Chaine d’Ancre Enchainee and the Chanel Coco Crush.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • His reference to the actual lei that attendees leave with does require some setup, so now’s as good a time as any to attempt a plot summary.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • There’s Kui Lei-making, where visitors hear the history of the lei while learning to sew one; traditional bamboo stamp printing; or coconut frond weaving, which Native Hawaiians have practiced for millennia.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of lei
Noun
  • To avoid a retaliation claim, keep decisions about Steve’s role, performance, and development consistent and documented, and loop in someone beyond his manager.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • EmArm uses a perception-action loop to translate tactile measurements into movement commands.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Trace raised $3 million in a seed round led by Serena Ventures, with participation from Shakti VC.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Heat traded up to acquire Conwell, 22, with the 37th overall selection in the second round of this year’s draft in June.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Macdonald, who died in 2021, is and was revered in comedy circles.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This, in some ways, could be a blessing for Harry and Meghan and a curse for those in royal circles.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle

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