Thesaurus results for CHAPLET

chaplet

noun

ˈchap-lət

Definition of chaplet

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

The case and screw-down crown provide water resistance to 200 meters.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Ousmane Dembele Madrid and Mbappe’s biggest obstacle to reclaiming their Champions League crown is his former club PSG, spearheaded by France team-mate and Ballon d’Or holder Dembele.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of crown

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The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
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

Definition of diadem

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The retailer just released some indoor decorations, and this year’s offerings are sweeter than scary, with adorable girl ghosts, fun prints, and festive garland.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
The garland-style crown features diamonds shaped into tulips and stars, interspersed with continuous running scrolls, and was originally gifted to Diana’s grandmother, Lady Cynthia Hamilton, on her wedding day in 1919.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of garland

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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
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

Definition of coronet

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