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 Only three years have passed since then, but at 41, with the Chanel diadem upon him, Blazy carries a more assured and weathered air. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 The origins of the symbolism of early headdresses, diadems, or circlets to denote authority have been lost, but the use of a crown in coronation was probably linked in origin to the coronation of popes. Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • Shortly after Voigt relinquished her crown in May 2024, Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava took the same action, leading many to wonder what pushed the two winners to their decisions.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Lulu, in her signature curly white wig, dunce cap, and exaggeratedly feminine makeup, and Albert, with his bulbous red nose, would entertain with a lively comedy and musical revue; Lulu played the bagpipes, clarinet, saxophone, coronet, and piano, among other instruments.
    April White, JSTOR Daily, 18 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Khloé’s front door featured a bright array of orange pumpkins, red and orange fall leaves, a couple of eyeballs and a few skeleton, which complimented the large garland of pumpkins and leaves surrounding her fireplace inside.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Aster weaves an inescapable nightmare out of sunshine, blindingly white fabrics, and garlands of flowers.
    Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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