as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor Miss America's diadem was auctioned off for charity

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Recent Examples of diadem He’s shown wearing chest armor and a pearl diadem. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024 There’s a diadem and necklace with stars set with diamonds commissioned by Queen D. Maria Pia. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The garment was discovered in Tomb II alongside a golden scepter, oak wreath and diadem of Persian origins and near depictions of Persian gazelles in the tomb's frieze. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 The diadem was closely associated with Queen Elizabeth, who wore it on the way to her crowning ceremony in 1953 and en route to most State Openings of Parliament. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • Their title at the All England Club is a third on British soil this season, having clinched doubles crowns at Queen’s and Eastbourne during a run of 14 straight victories.
    Leon Imber, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • In cases of severe erosion and decay, crowns can help preserve teeth and maintain function for many years.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • From the church’s dome hung garlands of flowers, lilies, roses, and chrysanthemums, which stretched all the way to the organ alcove, which was covered in climbing vines.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • The upper deck is piled high with some that are strung together like popcorn garlands drying in the sun.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 July 2025

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