Definition of chapletnext
as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor maidens wove a chaplet of flowers round the champion's head

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Recent Examples of chaplet Its design encompasses the initial 'E' inside the royal crown, surrounded by a chaplet of roses. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 May 2023 Don’t loiter here or come back later, Or the god’s staff and chaplet won’t protect you. Sarah Ruden, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
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Noun
  • Keep in mind, however, that Hims is better suited for early to moderate male pattern baldness, like hair thinning at crown or hairline, and overall thinning.
    Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • UConn, meanwhile, seeks its seventh national crown.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The diadem was inherited by King George IV’s sister-in-law, Queen Adelaide, and has since been passed down to every queen regnant and consort.
    Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Thought to have been originally made in 1767, it was remodeled in 1937 by Garrard for Diana’s grandmother and featured a flowing garland design with stars and flowers.
    Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many of the pieces, such as Queen Victoria’s sapphire-and-diamond coronet, carry intensely personal as well as political meaning.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This past July, she was seen wearing the coronet again during a State Banquet where France chose to attend for the first time in 17 years.
    Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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