Thesaurus results for LAUREL

laurel

noun

Definition of laurel

as in crown

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Recent Examples of laurel 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 Just be sure to avoid planting the spurge-laurel variety, which is an invasive plant. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for laurel

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Noun

Beabadoobee bags her first chart crown in Australia as Pylon (via Dirty Hit/Inertia) debuts in the top spot.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Someone with mild recession around the temples may need far fewer grafts than a patient with thinning across the front, mid-scalp and crown.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

The long sleeves also packed on the drama with an exaggerated cuff and flowing fabric ribbons.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
Then there was Florence Pugh, who continues to embrace soft romance with delicate, sumptuously blonde waves tied up with a sweet black ribbon.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of ribbon

Noun

Russia could also deploy a limited number of troops, possibly without national insignia, into NATO countries on its border, the DDIS said.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
However, there is an interlocking NY insignia on his plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

This week’s photographs include a public tour of serial killer Dorothea Puente’s former home and medals for the 319th Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

— Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Like the medals stripped from an Olympian found guilty of doping, these Emmys must be taken away.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

The bookshelf in our king-bedroom suite featured a variety of titles - from coffee table books chronicling early twentieth-century Miami to art history books to beachy novels.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
In the meantime, 12 of MLB’s 30 teams will play for a World Series title.

— Molly Geary, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones attended the London premiere of Kill Jackie premiere in a sparkling silver Zuhair Murad gown with a matching cape.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Ivanka’s robin’s-egg-blue dress and matching jacket featured delicate silver embroidery—a direct sartorial acknowledgment of the visiting delegation.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Morgan and Arisa go into the first crypt, and there’s nothing but gold.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Jodie Woods served as a bright complement to her sister’s gold look, wearing a pink Alberta Ferretti evening gown that features a distinctive, theatrical floor-length cape detail integrated into a sleek silhouette with a high-leg slit.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The look started with a sheer black top with a high neckline and sleeves broken up by tiers of fabric, with long panels hanging over the bronze pleated skirt.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Thieves stole six bronze sculptures by Peter Gehring valued at over €100,000 ($114,000) from the garden of a museum near Munich.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of bronze

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