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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Noun
  • The Sharks formerly had banners for each of the six division crowns, the most recent of which came in 2011.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Only twice in Ryder Cup history has this occurred, with the US and Europe each retaining their crown in 1969 and 1989 respectively.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The diadem, made by the House of Garrard in 1913, consists of diamonds and a collection of 19 hanging pearls set in silver and gold.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
  • The origins of the symbolism of early headdresses, diadems, or circlets to denote authority have been lost, but the use of a crown in coronation was probably linked in origin to the coronation of popes.
    Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Stores are already stocking their shelves with garland and ornaments, but now’s the best time to snag a Christmas tree before the rush.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • String together mini pumpkins, pom-poms, and confetti into a garland.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Lulu, in her signature curly white wig, dunce cap, and exaggeratedly feminine makeup, and Albert, with his bulbous red nose, would entertain with a lively comedy and musical revue; Lulu played the bagpipes, clarinet, saxophone, coronet, and piano, among other instruments.
    April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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