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
  • Ahead, Sharkey shares more advice for mastering boho style, along with her product recommendations that check flower crowns at the door.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026
  • The 37 mm case, integrated bracelet, and crown are all 18-karat yellow gold, while the movement and inner bezel are finished in a matching gold tone.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Definition of crown
Noun
  • Wrap a wide ribbon multiple times around to hide the elastic to elevate the classic look.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Amid her mother Nancy Guthrie’s ongoing abduction case, Savannah’s co-hosts and guests were spotted wearing yellow ribbons.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • At a private ceremony at the Vatican in April, Stango presented the pope with the medal in person.
    — Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Wearing the medal around his neck, Leo spoke to the center from Rome.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • Novak Đoković wins 4th straight and record equaling 7th Wimbledon singles title with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 win over Nick Kyrgios of Australia; Đoković now has 21 Grand Slam titles.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Yet his two title runs in 2021 in 2022 are not enough to consider Smart the nation’s top head coach, according to ESPN rankings determined by a survey of its analysts.
    — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of title
Noun
  • The police car, a silver Ford Taurus used by the investigation division, contained two Oakland police homicide detectives who were able to continue their shift after the crash, authorities said.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company offers over 30,000 products, including gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
    — Jamela Adam, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • Since February, archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people or members of the society’s upper classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Handset by Pandora’s artisans, the pieces from the collection charms are detailed with 14-karat gold-plating.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • Inside the hotel, a soothing palette of timber, stone, and bronze tones, layered with sculptural forms and soft textures, reflects its surroundings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • That distinction could determine whether the United States finally climbs from bronze to gold when the Olympic spotlight returns to Los Angeles.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of bronze

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