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
  • Mallorca looked to have done the Blaugrana a huge favour by leading 1-0 in the Bernabeu for a good portion of a Wednesday evening meeting, but second half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Jacobo Ramon kept Los Blancos’ slim hopes of retaining their Spanish top flight crown.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Ultimately, five singers will compete for this season's crown.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • The Danish Royal House confirmed that Queen Margrethe, 85, gave Princess Isabella the diadem with turquoise and diamonds on the occasion of her 18th birthday.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The garland features 20 LED lights with eight lighting modes to brighten your home in the evenings.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • No Full Moon Party is complete without a few sparkly decorations, and these celestial garlands will add the perfect amount of glimmer.
    Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronet. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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