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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 There is no historical source that puts the similarity between the two diadems in writing. — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 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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Spent so much of the offseason trying to be the sport’s bad guy, only to watch Kiffin effortlessly snatch back his crown.

— Jason Kirk, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In Tulsa King season 4, expect to see Stallone’s character, Dwight, fight to keep his crown.

— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of crown

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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
This past July, she was seen wearing the coronet again during a State Banquet where France chose to attend for the first time in 17 years.

— Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025

Definition of coronet

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The industrial space is chock-full of eight-foot bolts of rushes (the flexible lengths of plants woven into baskets), harvested just once annually in Somerset, and garlands using offcuts of the material lining the windows.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
With tons of hands-on activities like paint-by-number, diamond art, cross stitch, and garland-making, the assortment has something for anyone looking to pick up a new hobby this fall.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

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