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
  • Makhachev, a former lightweight king with four title defenses, recently claimed the welterweight crown.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Vieira has spent her career competing against the best and now has the opportunity of a lifetime to up-heave a legend and take the PFL crown.
    — James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of crown
Noun
  • While Dwayne rocked a black tuxedo jacket — the back of which included ribbons arranged to look like a spinal cord — with a matching pleated skirt, Hashian opted for a white halter gown with a stitched design.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Now at the National Museum of American History, the vanilla silk crepe dress, with its single waterfall ruffle and narrow claret ribbon at the waist, hinted at old-world craft and restraint.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Competitive admission to the academy, rank insignia on every uniform, exactly one captain per ship.
    — Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Other insignias were created for lower ranks—some rendered in silver, others in gold—but in the decade following the American Civil War, the current color scheme had become largely fixed.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • Pallister posted a personal best to win her fourth medal of the meet, her third gold.
    — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, four other expressions from the facility received medals at the 2026 Global Spirits Masters.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • The soundtrack has generated more than 15 billion streams worldwide, while the film became the only title to spend 52 consecutive weeks in Netflix’s Global Top 10.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • In the final of the 2014 edition, Germany lifted its fourth title after a 1-0 extra-time win against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of title
Noun
  • The Soft Symmetry is crafted in both a smooth calf leather, with a gleaming gold lock closure, and a vintage leather, with accompanying matte silver hardware that gives it an intentionally patinaed look and slouchy feel.
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Adeleke's silver on Thursday came shortly after English's gold.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Pyrite, commonly known as fool’s gold, is an unusual semiconductor.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bathrooms gleam with dark tile, marble counters, and gold hardware, stocked with Aesop products and Parachute towels.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • The bathroom is sleekly decorated with burgundy tiles and matching walls, beige marble, and bronze fittings, with Byredo Eleventh Hour toiletries on offer.
    — Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The former beauty queen with her blond Rapunzel locks was onstage wearing a bronze satin blouse and flowing white trousers.
    — Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of bronze

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