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
  • What a privilege for our crown-jewel stadium to welcome folks from around the globe and act as an advertisement for Atlanta and our country.
    Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
  • There will be live music, dancing around the maypole and flower crown making.
    WCCO Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
    Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
  • This diadem, which is adorned with diamond foliage and strawberry leaves, was designed by Prince Albert in 1861, most likely as a wedding gift for his second daughter with Queen Victoria, Princess Alice, per The Royal Collection Trust.
    Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.
    Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
  • During the holiday season, the space feels especially cozy with a tartan runner and garland draped along the windows.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Velvet-purple coronet Velvet-purple coronet Julián Manrique for 60 Minutes The Velvet-purple coronet is another species of hummingbird found in Colombia.
    Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 3 May 2026

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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