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
  • The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The last person to wear the diadem in public was the Queen Mother (aka Queen Elizabeth’s mom, also named Elizabeth).
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • There is no historical source that puts the similarity between the two diadems in writing.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Those garlands of noise suggest that this show will be geared more toward communal arena rock than introspective bedroom pop.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For a Halloween twist on traditional fall foliage, this elevated maple garland checks all the boxes.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Her sparkler featured a ruby and diamond set side-by-side in a heart shape, topped with a floating coronet detail.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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