How to Use diadem in a Sentence
diadem
noun- Miss America's diadem was auctioned off for charity.
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The coolness diadem, or the comfort crown, came our way by a small margin.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 23 July 2023
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Embossed images of bulls, gazelles, lions and flowers adorn the diadems.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
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The bearded figure’s hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold.
—Ilan Ben Zion, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2018
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The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold.
—NBC News, 9 June 2018
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The bearded figure’s hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold.
—Washington Post, 10 June 2018
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The bearded figure's hair is pulled back in thick locks that cover the ears, and is held in place by a striped diadem of gold.
—Fox News, 10 June 2018
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Who needed a ball-worthy diadem that sat in a velvet box for much of the year, or an unwieldy cocktail ring?
—Nancy Hass, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2020
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That year, pop’s reigning queen starred in a Versace campaign sporting a diadem fit for a princess.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
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As for a dark horse pick, keep an eye out for this classic diadem inspired by a popular Romanov style.
—Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 14 May 2018
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Bouquets of lavender and tree fronds wreathed his head, and a ladybug pendant on a beaded string lay across his brow like a diadem.
—Lisa Wells, Harper's Magazine, 28 Sep. 2021
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Many pieces were made by the jeweler Musy, including diadems, earrings, and bracelets.
—Elisabetta Caprotti, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2024
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Haddish’s Oscars’ night outfit featured a gold-and-black cape and a golden diadem.
—Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 4 Mar. 2018
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Now, however, the rare diamond diadem has been given a new life by the Princess of Wales.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2023
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No outfit for such a formal occasion is complete without a dazzling diadem, so here's what the women may reach for.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
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For the study, researchers compared the diadem to four others found in elite Argaric women’s tombs.
—Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2021
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The male body was discovered wearing a gold necklace and had been crowned with a gold diadem, and all of the objects demonstrate a high level of skill and artistry.
—National Geographic, 13 Mar. 2018
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Leis, who appears standing in the middle of her farming plot, her frowning face looking away from the camera and blond hair held by a diadem, has many fans now.
—Aritz Parra, chicagotribune.com, 25 Apr. 2018
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Look back at some of the most gorgeous tiaras the Queen Consort has worn over the years, including some of her diadem debuts.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
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While other florists fiddled away at crowns, Rebel Rebel perfected their floral diadems and mohawks.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2018
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Skeletons of a man and a woman were draped in silver — earrings, bracelets, rings and, most notably, a silver diadem that had once gleamed on the woman’s head.
—New York Times, 17 Nov. 2021
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The rosettes on this gold diadem were made of gold foil and wire, and likely decorated a headdress or garment of an elite Scythian woman.
—CNN, 1 Oct. 2021
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Alexander has all of the attributes of a Greek king and military commander, such as a purple cloak and a ribbon around his head, called a diadem.
—National Geographic, 9 Sep. 2016
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One photograph of Shepherd as a young woman shows her in the guise of a Celtic princess, strong jawed, a jewelled diadem crowning her long braids.
—Annalena McAfee, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2020
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Most of the objects belonged to the woman, including jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces and earlobe plugs, and a silver diadem.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 10 Mar. 2021
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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
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The diamond diadem has in recent years become a favorite of brides marrying into the House of Hanover.
—Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 19 Mar. 2018
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Here’s everything to know about Queen Elizabeth’s go-to diadem, the Vladimir Tiara.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 June 2026
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Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Bucking tradition, Diana chose to wear this romantic heirloom diadem instead of one owned by the Crown on her wedding day.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
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