Thesaurus results for LAUREL

laurel

noun

Definition of laurel

as in crown

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Recent Examples of laurel Some of the color choices include eclipse, river and sea salt stripe, coconut and sandalwood stripe, laurel, dew, and sandalwood. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 China isn’t resting on its laurels after its success in electric cars. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 June 2026 But with the series mothballed for more than a year prior to being officially axed, Meloni has not been resting on his laurels. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for laurel

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Noun

The Huskies won back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024, while Michigan claimed the 2026 crown.

— Matt Langone, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
Thursday’s victory was Granada Hills’ 15th City crown and first since back-to-back titles in 2019-20.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

The opening follows a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday that marked the completion of new trails, parking and visitor facilities.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Just a slab of meat from Rosewood Ranch in Texas, sliced into thick, leaning ribbons fanned out like a winning hand of cards.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ribbon

Noun

War souvenirs are a largely universal occurrence, Dickey said, and World War II saw Americans returning home with plenty of mementos from Europe, including Nazi paraphernalia like pins and insignias.

— Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

Kim Jong Il appointed him to senior trade and economic posts, and in 2002 the state awarded him a Hero of Labor medal and a Kim Il Sung watch, prestigious honors and a recognition of his loyalty and patriotism.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Two years later, the Panamanian government awarded him a medal for his baseball achievements, and in the 1930s, he was offered – but declined – the opportunity to coach Panama’s national team for the Central American Olympics.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

Santa Margarita’s domination in high school girls golf continued Monday, with the Eagles winning the Southern Section Division 1 team title by four strokes over Orange Lutheran at Los Serranos Golf Club in Chino Hills.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Additionally, Witt led Team USA to the 2026 World Baseball Classic title game.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

In her suitcase, rich caramel, chocolate brown, and burgundy velour get broken up by black and white staples and small glints of silver.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
The silver-and-blue Staedtler case with twelve Mars Lumograph drawing pencils, the white cloud of an eraser, the Kum stainless steel pencil sharpener.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

In the photo, a cake with a gold number 3 could be seen in the center of a table, featuring what appeared to be dinosaurs on it.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Rooms start at 535 square feet, and the interiors, designed by André Fu, lean into a delicate palette of sage and warm gold, paired with oak-wood paneling and floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

Last week, the government submitted a 106-page plan for the arch that envisions a massive structure more than 12 stories high that includes a huge bronze statue of Lady Liberty with wings and carrying a torch with an eternal flame.

— Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
The full list of winners, including silver and bronze award winners, can be found at the Anthem Awards site.

— Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

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