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diadem

noun

ˈdī-ə-ˌdem

Definition of diadem

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 The last person to wear the diadem in public was the Queen Mother (aka Queen Elizabeth’s mom, also named Elizabeth). — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026 There is no historical source that puts the similarity between the two diadems in writing. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Look back at some of the most gorgeous tiaras the Queen Consort has worn over the years, including some of her diadem debuts. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diadem

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The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

Her sparkler featured a ruby and diamond set side-by-side in a heart shape, topped with a floating coronet detail.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026
Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

Definition of coronet

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Those garlands of noise suggest that this show will be geared more toward communal arena rock than introspective bedroom pop.

— Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
For a Halloween twist on traditional fall foliage, this elevated maple garland checks all the boxes.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of garland

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