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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaplet
Noun
  • Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Bishop Samuel Seabury, the first American Episcopal bishop and a rival to Alexander Hamilton — as fans of the musical may remember — was a loyalist to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, as well as a slave owner.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • After the ceremony, the diadem continued to captivate.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Featuring diamonds and rubies in a lotus flower and Mughal arch motif, the tiara—which was worn once by the late Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Malta in 2005—is the largest diadem seen on Kate to date.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Don’t include wreaths or garlands, which contain metal wire that could damage the shredding machinery.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
  • According to city guidelines, holiday greenery and garlands are not accepted as yard waste because of possible metal wires and decorations.
    St. Paul Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The petite piece is designed to mimic the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, with its trio of ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet, accented by tiny rubies and emeralds and all surrounded by an impressive cluster of diamonds.
    Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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