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Recent Examples of wreath
Brandt, whose research into Fifield stemmed from just a few sentences about her in a notebook on the Fifield family history from Brandt’s late father, laid two wreaths, one on Dr. Fifield’s grave and one for the entire family.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The service, which featured bagpipe music, a color guard and the laying of wreaths, concluded after about an hour with the release of a dozen white doves from a woven basket.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Donald Trump delivered a history-laden Memorial Day speech after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, his remarks echoing against the solemn backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery, final resting place of more than 400,000 veterans and their family members.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The service, which featured bagpipe music, a color guard and the laying of wreaths, concluded after about an hour with the release of a dozen white doves from a woven basket.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wreath
Noun
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Will the garland of roses be shown anytime before it is given to the winner?—
Vik Chokshi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Pigs were slaughtered in his honor, he was festooned with floral garlands, and hundreds young and old thronged the dirt streets to catch a glimpse of the conquering warrior’s return.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The duo couldn’t have looked more alike taking in tennis in matching hoops and matching unimpressed facial expressions.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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The path to surrogacy is marked by similar legal hoops to jump through.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Instead of paying for expensive updos, professionally applied makeup and florist corsages, Ella and her friends did it all themselves.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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In the video, Neil also tearfully hugs her late son's prom date's family, eventually handing the corsage to an equally tearful Reyaa.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There was a good technical reason for the move: the wireless charging ring required precise placement to work, and the logo was moved to sit in the center, to provide a visual assist.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Campfire therapy is simple: the idea is to use the fire ring’s healing and soothing benefits to help people open up while navigating trauma.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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This creates a self-reinforcing loop: as activity on the chain increases, so does the pool of capital available to users, which in turn improves trading execution, reduces slippage, and boosts overall yield.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Others paid tribute to classic Americana, with patriotic flags waving through Levi’s or Wrangler denim belt loops.—
Amber Elliott,
Vogue,
30 June 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Vasil, who started on a College World Series team at Virginia, was originally selected by the Mets in the eighth round of the 2021 draft.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The Lightning traded up in the fourth round, sending a fourth-round pick in next year’s draft to Boston to acquire the 108th overall.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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“Wreath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wreath. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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