as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor Miss America's diadem was auctioned off for charity

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Recent Examples of diadem Only three years have passed since then, but at 41, with the Chanel diadem upon him, Blazy carries a more assured and weathered air. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 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 And there’s a tradition of the men writing their net worths on their chests and then getting crowned with a diadem, a captain’s hat, and a sailor cap based on their rankings. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 May 2025 There seems to always be another automotive diadem out there, waiting to impart regality to any collection, and it’s often badged with the iconic Prancing Horse. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • Only Empress Eugénie’s imperial crown, with more than 1,300 diamonds, was recovered on the day of the robbery outside the museum.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • In the Caribbean, French admirals set their sights on the conquest of sugar islands like Jamaica—the diamonds in King George’s glittering imperial crown.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
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  • To add even more glow on your tablescape, place it in the middle with a Thanksgiving garland lining your table, then arrange flameless candles throughout the garland.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • If traditional evergreens and spruce needles aren’t your thing, opt for an alternative garland instead.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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