wreath

noun

Definition of wreathnext
1
as in garland

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2
as in hoop

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Recent Examples of wreath Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a wreath-laying ceremony marking the 85th anniversary of the Nazi Germany invasion into the Soviet Union in World War II on the Remembrance and Sorrow Day at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin wall in Moscow on June 22, 2026. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 June 2026 Purchased more than 200 times in the past month, this mini wreath brings a bright pop of yellow to your front door. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026 The Front Door Your home should feel like you, but that kind of personality play doesn’t require a wreath bearing your initials on the front door. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 Francis had visited Lampedusa in 2013, on his first trip outside Rome, and tossed a wreath into the Mediterranean in honor of the thousands of migrants who died in the perilous crossing. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for wreath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreath
  1. garland
  2. hoop
  3. corsage
  4. ring
  5. lei
  6. loop
  7. round
  8. circle
Noun
  • Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
Definition of garland
Noun
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • While that remains up in the air, there’s certainly more postseason hoops in store for KC.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of hoop
Noun
  • Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The two smiled from ear to ear as Bass placed a corsage on Fishel's right hand, then moved closer together to mirror their original snap.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of corsage
Noun
  • Gunther had very little time to celebrate before Cody Rhodes hit the ring and attacked him.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 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 ring
Noun
  • The museum also hosts weekly Hawaiian cultural classes, such as lei making and hula dancing.
    — Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • The property also has cultural activities, lei-making classes, hula lessons, and other family-friendly programming.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Definition of lei
Noun
  • Ask about restraint systems, since grooming loops and harnesses should secure the animal without causing stress or restricting breathing.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Researchers also aim to integrate the sensing-actuation loop directly into soft robots, enabling instinctive responses, while using its rich force signals to improve perception and interaction in complex environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • Scottie Scheffler finished the second round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale four shots behind leader Lucas Herbert, with an uncharacteristically cold putter preventing him from climbing closer to the top of the leaderboard.
    — Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Rookie first-round draft pick Alex Karaban scored 14 points for the Kings.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Overall, the address was taken seriously in partisan pro-Trump media circles, while it was treated skeptically everywhere else.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of circle

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