diadems

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 Now, revisit some of the most glittering diadems worn by Queen Mary, which later became favorites of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026 Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • If you’re forced to use regular wood studs for the walls, take your time and select ones that are perfectly straight with no crowns in them.
    Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
  • Incidentally, monocots are not the only plants with root crowns packed with dormant buds.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Jason Momoa, who was born in Hawaii, was photographed helping Lola arrange traditional colorful Hawaiian garlands, the leis, a tribute to her roots.
    Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026
  • All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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

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“Diadems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadems. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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