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

At sixty-seven, Bragg is bearded and paunchy, with a thinning crown.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Swept in a best-of-five postseason matchup for the first time since the 1980 ALCS against Kansas City, the Yankees ended their 17th straight season without a World Series crown.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

The Star and other media outlets reported on the plan in early June, and a Star reporter was invited to a ribbon cutting event after touring the site on May 28.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026
Recently, Ralph Lauren, Paige, and LoveShackFancy cut the ribbon on stores at Hyde Park Village, which presents a mix of luxury and contemporary fashion brands, and local shops for everyday needs.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ribbon

Noun

The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
The vehicle appeared to have multiple lights and a front bumper with a police-like insignia on it.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

The California Interscholastic Federation, which oversees high school athletics, also revised its rules to ensure that transgender athletes in individual sports do not displace cisgender ones from rankings or medal podiums.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
However, the medals, photographs and awards hung in the hall tell an extraordinary story of a life spent never far from danger in the mountains.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of medal

Noun

The Lions won the Southern Section Division 1 title last season and are even better this season with 21 consecutive victories.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
The exhibition debuted Hirst’s infamous shark in a formaldehyde tank, with the title The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living (1991).

— Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

Inside the restaurant, guests chatted among Dean’s signature Guinness-and-oyster shooters and silver bowls piled high with chips, but the warm fall night meant taking advantage of the sidewalk space also appealed.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Accessories-wise, indulge your inner maximalist with some color-contrasting jewelry (or go simple with sleek silver).

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Expect a rich palette of creams, golds, seas of blues, and pops of burgundy nestled against dark wood furniture and an array of textured fabrics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The Ukrainian boxer and Olympic gold medalist has had full custody of their daughter since 2018.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The firm’s signature crystal and bronze models in historic styles — Maria Theresa, Louis XV/XVI, Empire, Liberty and Dutch — endure and continue to be revered by the worlds of theater and hospitality worldwide.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Working with the local firm Dvira Interiors, the owners turned the 12,000-square-foot residence into an elegant home that takes advantage of refined touches like ornate decorative moldings and brushed bronze and satin gold fixtures.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026

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