crown of thorns
noun phrase
: a starfish (Acanthaster planci) of the Pacific region that is covered with long spines and feeds on coral polyps sometimes causing destruction of coral reefs
called also crown-of-thorns starfish
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He was found dead in his bed and a crown of thorns had been placed on his head.
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Ye channels Jesus Christ and poses in a crown of thorns for a Rolling Stone cover story.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Notably, a very faded painting of the crucifixion scene with Jesus on the cross was also uncovered, the image of his crown of thorns sticking out from an orange and yellow backdrop.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
All other euphorbias, including the popular crown of thorns, will display the same shape of flowers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Relics, such as a crown of thorns believed to be worn by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion, were saved from the fire.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
In Catholic tradition, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a mystical sign of the divine love of Jesus for humanity, often symbolized with an image of a human heart wrapped in a crown of thorns, like the one Jesus wore when he was crucified.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 11 June 2024
In the shot, Lamar stands wearing a crown of thorns on his head while holding their daughter.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
In the odd moment of grace, like when a butterfly lands on Agnes’ upturned face, or the many gory acts of slaughter and execution, the imagery braids blood and beauty together as in a crown of thorns.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
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Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Ye channels Jesus Christ and poses in a crown of thorns for a Rolling Stone cover story.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 May 2025
Notably, a very faded painting of the crucifixion scene with Jesus on the cross was also uncovered, the image of his crown of thorns sticking out from an orange and yellow backdrop.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025
All other euphorbias, including the popular crown of thorns, will display the same shape of flowers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
Relics, such as a crown of thorns believed to be worn by Jesus Christ during his crucifixion, were saved from the fire.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
In Catholic tradition, the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a mystical sign of the divine love of Jesus for humanity, often symbolized with an image of a human heart wrapped in a crown of thorns, like the one Jesus wore when he was crucified.
—Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 11 June 2024
In the shot, Lamar stands wearing a crown of thorns on his head while holding their daughter.
—Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
In the odd moment of grace, like when a butterfly lands on Agnes’ upturned face, or the many gory acts of slaughter and execution, the imagery braids blood and beauty together as in a crown of thorns.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Crown of thorns.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20of%20thorns. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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