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coronet

noun

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnet

Definition of coronet

as in crown

a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank

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Recent Examples of coronet The ornamental emblem is topped by another coronet-wearing lion, with feathers around. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025 See Queen Victoria’s sapphire and diamond coronet or the Iranian Ardabil Carpet, considered the world’s oldest. — Susanne Fowler, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 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 At the beginning of the show there is the dress, robe and coronet that Princess Elizabeth wore as a child at her parents’ coronation in 1937. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for coronet

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After winning 13 of 17 national championships, dating to Florida’s 2006 title through Georgia’s back-to-back crowns in 2021-22, the SEC has failed to even reach the past three title games, while the Big Ten has won each one.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
All else went without a hitch at the show, which also featured a walk-on from crown holders from years past.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of crown

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There is no historical source that puts the similarity between the two diadems in writing.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026

Definition of diadem

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Read on for a roundup of this year’s fall decor trends that go beyond the basic centerpieces and garlands.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
The retailer just released some indoor decorations, and this year’s offerings are sweeter than scary, with adorable girl ghosts, fun prints, and festive garland.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026

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The coronal loops that the scientists were able to identify measured an average of 30 miles wide, with some as as thin as 13 miles—making these the smallest coronal loops ever observed.

— Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The dramatic coronal headpiece was meant to evoke the Virgin Mary.

— New York Times, New York Times, 8 May 2018

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