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

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

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The most hazardous items include electrical cords, string, yarn, ribbon, hair ties, rubber bands, plastic bags, medication containers and small fabric pieces.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The clinic held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, and its first child will walk through the doors next Monday.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 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

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Boise State won the 1980 NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) national championship in Setencich’s first season, defeating Eastern Kentucky, 31-29, in the title game.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Customs officials referred the case after the discovery of allegedly seditious books in a batch of goods shipped to Hong Kong from overseas, police said, without specifying titles.

— Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of title

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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

The axes had traces of gold on the edge of them, suggesting this person worked with gold and probably other metals such as copper and bronze, Booth said.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
For jewelry, a delicate gold watch, earrings, plus her Jessica McCormack engagement ring and wedding band.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 July 2026

Definition of gold

Noun

The axes had traces of gold on the edge of them, suggesting this person worked with gold and probably other metals such as copper and bronze, Booth said.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The gift nearly doubles the Clark’s holdings of sculpture, and includes highlights like a pair of bronze sculptures of rearing horses by Fernandino Tacca.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

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