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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • The nation’s women won the Euros on home soil in 2022 and retained their crown this summer.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 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
  • Stores are already stocking their shelves with garland and ornaments, but now’s the best time to snag a Christmas tree before the rush.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • String together mini pumpkins, pom-poms, and confetti into a garland.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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