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Recent Examples of wreath
Brandt, whose research into Fifield stemmed from just a few sentences about her in a notebook on the Fifield family history from Brandt’s late father, laid two wreaths, one on Dr. Fifield’s grave and one for the entire family.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The service, which featured bagpipe music, a color guard and the laying of wreaths, concluded after about an hour with the release of a dozen white doves from a woven basket.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Before Queen Camilla and King Charles end their visit to Canada, the royals will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial to lay a wreath and flowers at the landmark.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The service, which featured bagpipe music, a color guard and the laying of wreaths, concluded after about an hour with the release of a dozen white doves from a woven basket.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
Before Queen Camilla and King Charles end their visit to Canada, the royals will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial to lay a wreath and flowers at the landmark.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreath
Noun
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Will the garland of roses be shown anytime before it is given to the winner?—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Pigs were slaughtered in his honor, he was festooned with floral garlands, and hundreds young and old thronged the dirt streets to catch a glimpse of the conquering warrior’s return.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Kate paired her swimsuit with oversized black sunglasses and dangling gold hoop earrings.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Shortly after taking the job, Wilcox oversaw the NCAA’s response to the federal government’s investigation into bribery allegations involving multiple college hoops programs.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of paying for expensive updos, professionally applied makeup and florist corsages, Ella and her friends did it all themselves.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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In the video, Neil also tearfully hugs her late son's prom date's family, eventually handing the corsage to an equally tearful Reyaa.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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There was a good technical reason for the move: the wireless charging ring required precise placement to work, and the logo was moved to sit in the center, to provide a visual assist.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Campfire therapy is simple: the idea is to use the fire ring’s healing and soothing benefits to help people open up while navigating trauma.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Reynolds sported an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — another nod to Lively's character, who works as a florist.—
Julia Moore,
Peoplemag,
7 Aug. 2024
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In one snap, Watts and Schreiber posed together for a selfie with their son, who wore a dark suit and boutonniere, in the middle.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Sheen Falls Lodge is only a few miles outside the Ring of Kerry, the 111-mile loop that traces the coastline of the relaveragh Peninsula.—
Peter Terzian,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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But with two loops of the Mûr, another debate was over when the winner would attack — on the first loop, with 15km to go, or up the final climb.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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This year's winner: a customary lei kui or sewn lei.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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More: What does a lei mean in Hawaii, can anyone wear one?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Evans has reached the third round of Wimbledon three times.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The first $10 million will help fund a new round of Institutional Impact grants this year at other institutions.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreath. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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