as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank

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Recent Examples of coronet Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 The lords and ladies in attendance will not wear their red robes and coronets, but business suits and dresses. William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023 Camilla, meanwhile, wore her own massive coronet, Queen Mary’s Crown, created by Garrard for Queen Mary’s coronation in 1911. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 May 2023 During today's ceremony, there's a chance Kate could wear a coronet, which is a smaller headpiece typically worn during coronations. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for coronet
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Noun
  • In his first defense of the UFC featherweight crown, Topuria made history, becoming the first fighter to finish former 145-pound champion Max Holloway via strikes, knocking out the ex-champion in the third round of their UFC 308 meeting in October 2024.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Scottie Scheffler, the No. 1 golfer in the world defending his 2024 Travelers crown, matched Eckroat’s eagle on No. 13 to tie the lead and jumped into the top spot with a birdie on No. 15 about three and a half hours after Eckroat finished.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 June 2025
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  • And there’s a tradition of the men writing their net worths on their chests and then getting crowned with a diadem, a captain’s hat, and a sailor cap based on their rankings.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 31 May 2025
  • There seems to always be another automotive diadem out there, waiting to impart regality to any collection, and it’s often badged with the iconic Prancing Horse.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • Moore’s paintings draw from 17th century Dutch devotional art, reframing them to celebrate Black culture–with garlands of plants significant to the Black diaspora such as watermelon, hibiscus, and periwinkle surrounding subjects like a Black urban farmer couple.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Mint juleps, for example, have become synonymous with the race as the Derby’s official drink and the garland of roses awarded to the winner is recognizable across the country.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 May 2025

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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronet. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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