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

The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
On August 27, thieves made off with almost all of it, leaving behind only a small handful of silver vessels, one bracelet, ornaments, and one of four crowns, thought to have been dropped in their escape.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of crown

Noun

Priced at $1,450, the pumps add an almost weightless quality to the outfit, with their barely-there construction echoing the transparency of the ribbon skirt.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Another perfectly matching ribbon is woven throughout one of the most fantastical braids in recent memory.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of ribbon

Noun

Russia could also deploy a limited number of troops, possibly without national insignia, into NATO countries on its border, the DDIS said.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
However, there is an interlocking NY insignia on his plaque in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of insignia

Noun

Indian cricketers have avoided handshakes with Pakistan players, and have refused to accept the trophy and medals from a Pakistani official at more than one tournament.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
If there’s a medal, a trophy that goes to the winner, don’t bet on anybody else but her.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 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

Sharabi Chicken Tikka and Kasauli Lemon Chicken are flambed tableside, and Jalebi Chat is accented with nylon sev (a thin, crispy Indian snack made from chickpea flour) and silver varaq (a thin, edible sheet of silver used in South Asian treats).

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
Palace wall paintings, floral motifs and intricate carvings are used in modern forms for silver and champagne gold anchor statement earrings, layered necklaces, cuffs, rings, brooches and belts.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of silver

Noun

Then came the black finale, led by Polish supermodel Anja Rubik — a reversal of Yves Saint Laurent’s all-gold closing sequence in 1991.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Many speakers were especially concerned about the impact of an arch towering over nearby Arlington National Cemetery, and criticized the lack of input from veterans and gold star families in the process.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The bronze statue was dedicated in May 2008, fittingly during the month of the Kentucky Derby, to honor the Golden State’s first Derby champion.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Kirk took the stage in an off-the-shoulder bronze gown and an Eras Tour–style stack of bracelets as the crowd cheered with their phones in the air, recording her.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of bronze

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