Thesaurus results for LAUREL

laurel

noun

Definition of laurel

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

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Noun

The case and screw-down crown provide water resistance to 200 meters.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Ousmane Dembele Madrid and Mbappe’s biggest obstacle to reclaiming their Champions League crown is his former club PSG, spearheaded by France team-mate and Ballon d’Or holder Dembele.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 22 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

Spits arrived at the medal ceremony looking unable to believe what had happened after his second round had left him wondering whether the championship had slipped away.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The burial ground was likely Protestant due to a complete absence of devotional items, such as crosses and medals characteristic of Catholic burials.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of medal

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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

As for accessories, the athlete donned a silver Lié Studio The Margaret necklace dotted with diamonds throughout.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Chrome and Silver Finishes After years of warmer metals dominating interiors, chrome and silver finishes are feeling fresh again.

— Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

By comparison, according to the study, the burial robes of King Sigismund III Vasa and Queen Constance of Habsburg, interred around the same time in Kraków in southern Poland, contain not a single pure gold thread.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Out beyond the shore, the sky had turned a wash of pink and gold—a celestial curtainfall soundtracked by the thwack of a snare drum, and the mellifluous burble of yet another pint being poured.

— Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 21 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

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