coronals

variants also coronels
Definition of coronalsnext
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
  • The Falcons have now won seven Open crowns to CCA’s three.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • No team in any sport from a City school has ever produced a longer streak and no coach has more City crowns than Kling’s 55 (33 boys, 22 girls).
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Coronals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronals. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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