coronals

variants also coronels
plural of coronal
as in crowns
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor a Renaissance portrait of a noble woman of Florence wearing a bejeweled coronal

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Noun
  • In that situation, which is what unfolded on Election Night, a process of elimination crowns the top vote-getter after all other ballots have been redistributed to the leading candidates based on second-choice, third-choice or even fourth-choice picks.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
    Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Our favorite faux garlands are currently 25% off, and both live and fake winter wreaths are up to 40% discounted over at Serena & Lily.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
    Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Coronals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronals. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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