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
  • While the team fell short of an American League East crown before putting up a lackluster fight in the ALDS last year, the Yanks also boasted baseball’s top offense and tied Toronto for the AL’s best record.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And the Panthers, after consecutive Stanley Cup crowns, are struggling to just make the postseason.
    Greg Cote February 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That year, pop’s reigning queen starred in a Versace campaign sporting a diadem fit for a princess.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 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
  • By the nail holes above and beside the worshiping altar, the household hung garlands.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Each participating eatery is given a budget for decorations which can include red balloons, garland and flowers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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