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diadems

noun

plural of diadem

as in crowns

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 diadems 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 Camilla has also been spotted wearing more of Queen Elizabeth's diadems, such as the Belgian Sapphire Tiara and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, and even wore the one sported by Princess Eugenie at her October 2018 nuptials. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

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Canine companions Polenta and Norene have earned their crowns.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
In Austen’s time, the units were guineas, pounds, crowns, shillings, and pence (or pennies).

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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Floral garlands, vases, faux windows, buckets, and even a trompe-l’oeil lion skin evoke an atmosphere quite far removed from the typical imagery found in houses in this part of Italy.

— Elena Dallorso, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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

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