laurel

noun

Definition of laurelnext
as in crown

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Recent Examples of laurel These plants are only hardy to Zone 8, so gardeners in colder climates should plant bay laurel in pots and move them indoors for the winter. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 Just be sure to avoid planting the spurge-laurel variety, which is an invasive plant. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 Rather than using insecticidal sprays in the garden, use plants like marigolds, lavender, rosemary, and bay laurel that repel insects. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 No one gets to rest on their laurels, and so the standards—whether of cheese, wine, or luxury hotels—are raised ever higher, most often to the benefit of travelers. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for laurel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
  1. crown
  2. ribbon
  3. insignia
  4. medal
  5. title
  6. silver
  7. gold
  8. bronze
Noun
  • Canopy thinning, crown death, branch dieback, and wilting leaves occur when borer larvae feed on the vascular tissues of ash trees and interrupt the flow of water and nutrients from the trees’ roots.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, while a crown of sparkling wine lifts the pour into a crisp, bubbly finish.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of crown
Noun
  • Schaumburg Mayor Tom Dailly led the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presented the program with a $10,000 check from the village.
    — Eric Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Protesters said each ribbon represented an inmate death in ICE custody.
    — Allen Devlin, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Commanders lauded the crew's superb performance, with 22 sailors earning their prestigious submarine warfare insignia.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Her white swimsuit had a lifeguard corps insignia, signaling her expertise in water safety.
    — Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • After seeing corrupt cops rewarded with medals and politics debase his best friend, now the courts can’t even be trusted to perform their solemn duty.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Sure, there were some boos inside MetLife Stadium near New York, when the two men walked across the turf to present the trophy and medals to Spain and Argentina players on July 19.
    — Graham Dunbar, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • Slot won the Premier League title in his first season as Liverpool manager.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The tour, which began in 1999, showcases Slamdance titles to different audiences around the country, expanding their reach beyond the traditional film hubs of Los Angeles and New York.
    — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of title
Noun
  • These atomic pairs selectively remove only the hydrogen atoms needed to convert ethanol into acetaldehyde while suppressing the deactivation pathways seen in comparable platinum-silver and chromium-silver catalysts.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The 23-year-old’s name joins that of compatriots Ayako Okamoto (1984), Hinako Shibuno (2019) and last year’s champion golfer Miyū Yamashita — who failed to make the cut this weekend — on the silver trophy.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • The Gold-Studded Structured Crossbody features a structured shape, luxe gold hardware and eye-catching studded details, bringing just the right amount of personality to any look.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite a 25% decline in gold from its high in January, proponents of the precious metal are storming into bullish call positions after almost two months of sideways action gives way to a rally Friday following weak jobs data.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • The Foundation also commissioned a polished bronze statuette from Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, which was presented to the Kühl.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The 34-year-old South African won a record 21st Commonwealth Games medal a day before the fire with a bronze in the men’s 4x100-meter medley relay.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bronze

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