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Recent Examples of wreath
Before Queen Camilla and King Charles end their visit to Canada, the royals will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial to lay a wreath and flowers at the landmark.
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Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
It was initially called Decoration Day, for the practice of decorating graves with wreaths and flags.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
The announcement punctuated the Veterans Day ceremony, which was created to mark the end of World War I, and featured a 21-gun salute by seven soldiers and wreath presentation.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Other traditions held to mark the occasion will also be taking place, such as the 3 p.m. moment of remembrance, as well as various parades, religious services, speeches by public officials and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
It was initially called Decoration Day, for the practice of decorating graves with wreaths and flags.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 26 May 2025
The announcement punctuated the Veterans Day ceremony, which was created to mark the end of World War I, and featured a 21-gun salute by seven soldiers and wreath presentation.
—Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 26 May 2025
Other traditions held to mark the occasion will also be taking place, such as the 3 p.m. moment of remembrance, as well as various parades, religious services, speeches by public officials and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
—Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreath
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Moore’s paintings draw from 17th century Dutch devotional art, reframing them to celebrate Black culture–with garlands of plants significant to the Black diaspora such as watermelon, hibiscus, and periwinkle surrounding subjects like a Black urban farmer couple.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This time, Mott had no doubt his 3-year-old colt earned the garland of roses.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2025
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Move United Glenn Merry VIEW PROFILE Paralympians get the attention, but what about the everyday athlete with a disability who just wants to shoot some hoops or go for a neighborhood jog?—
Alan Schwarz,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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As with most such guarantees, there are exclusions and hoops to jump through for a claim, but it’s all laid out clearly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2025
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Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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She's increased her prices as a result, with wrist corsages typically sold for $40, now priced at $50.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Look for rattan napkin rings, bread baskets, and drinking glass holders at thrift shops for additional charm.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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There’s a ring roll that snaps securely into place, a removable grid for earrings, snap tabs to hold bracelets or necklaces, and a couple small zip-up pockets.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Reynolds sported an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — another nod to Lively's character, who works as a florist.—
Julia Moore,
Peoplemag,
7 Aug. 2024
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In one snap, Watts and Schreiber posed together for a selfie with their son, who wore a dark suit and boutonniere, in the middle.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Yet, this strategy stumbles when confronted with the complexity of human systems, where relationships and feedback loops defy neat separation and where interventions often yield unpredictable consequences.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In the middle of uncertainty, Smith prioritizes structured feedback loops, direct action and unfiltered communication with both clients and staff.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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This year's winner: a customary lei kui or sewn lei.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
18 May 2025
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More: What does a lei mean in Hawaii, can anyone wear one?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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From Omaha, Matt Jones and Christina Long react to the Razorbacks' 7-3 win over UCLA that sets up a rematch with LSU in the national semifinal round.—
Christina Long,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2025
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Last season, Prime Video held the rights for the round of fixtures that immediately followed Christmas, but Amazon, which began streaming Premier League games in 2019, has come to the end of its broadcasting deal.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreath. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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