Thesaurus results for LAUREL

laurel

noun

Definition of laurel

as in crown

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Recent Examples of laurel 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 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 See All Example Sentences for laurel

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Noun

The Cubs will finish in second place in the National League Central for the fourth consecutive season — with the first-place Milwaukee Brewers having clinched their fourth straight division crown.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
The Astros are in a heated race with the Texas Rangers for the American League West divisional crown.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

The partnership will also give Brooks a major presence at Selhurst Park, with branding across pitchside and digital ribbon LEDs, stadium screens and TVs, static stadium assets and the club’s media backdrops.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026
The skirt also featured a ribbon waist tie and a sheer, tulle underlayer visible beneath the thigh-high slit.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of ribbon

Noun

So, bareheaded, Comella poked around in these tiny holes, using his flashlight to examine the various documents floating around for FDNY insignia.

— Peter Wilkinson, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
The American designer — who’s known for his off-kilt suiting, signature red, white and blue insignia, and theatrical runway shows — was among the first designers to work with the actress and invite her to her first CFDA Fashion Awards.

— Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

Both the American Horticultural Society and the Garden Club of America have recognized Godshalk with national medals.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
In July, Grunis reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin that his troops had captured the town of Kostiantynivka and he was later awarded the Hero of Russia medal.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of medal

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The episode title, though, nods to the venerable stand-up reality competition Last Comic Standing.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Four Spanish series seasons and three movies feature in Netflix Top 10s of the streaming giant’s biggest non-English hits ever, more titles than from any other country in the world.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

Fluid, geometric shapes mimic the soft curves of the flower, rendered in sterling silver and Swarovski Zirconia.

— Simone Cook, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
The form-fitting design featured two thin shoulder straps that held up a nude leather bust with a sweetheart neckline, embellished with silver grommets.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Founded in 1537 as a storehouse for Andean gold, it was cut off from the rest of Colombia when the river’s main channel silted over in the early 20th century.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Hathaway has also paired gold Gianvito Rossi stiletto sandals with a teal dress, and fuchsia and red cap-toe Aquazzura slingback pumps with jeans and a Prabal Gurung top.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

Johnny Depp’s first sculpture, a two-metre white bronze called ‘The Bunnyman’, will be unveiled at Turkish art fair Contemporary Istanbul, which runs 22–27 September.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
There are molten metallics in approachable shades (gold, silver, bronze) and artsier ones too (rainbow chrome, lilac, fuchsia).

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

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