How to Use scepter in a Sentence

scepter

noun

• But the Son of God wasn't waving his scepter from the manger.
  — Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, 25 Dec. 2017
• Its sister jewel, the 530-carat First Star of Africa, sits atop the queen’s scepter.
  — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2018
• Repeal the term limits and give him a scepter to carry.
  — Grayson Quay, The Week, 7 Apr. 2022
• Along with the scepter, it is kept with the other crown jewels in the Tower of London.
  — Reuters, CNN, 5 May 2023
• Peter Murphy stormed the stage, scepter in hand, before the house lights could be dimmed.
  — Robert Ham, SPIN, 18 May 2022
• And the scepter with dove, for spiritual influence and the Holy Ghost, goes in the left.
  — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
• The coffin will have a false lid with a high rim to hold the Crown Jewels, the orb, the scepter and the Imperial Crown, in place.
  — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022
• The snap showed Grande in costume, wearing her gown and tiara while holding a scepter in her hand.
  — Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
• The young, shy, and reserved bride of this very proud and dynamic man now wielded the scepter and wore the crown of William the Conqueror.
  — Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 9 Apr. 2021
• Both the crown and scepter are stored along with other crown jewels at the Tower of London.
  — Justin Ray, Robb Report, 4 May 2023
• Royal pageantry is to be on full display: The coffin is to be draped in a royal flag and scepter.
  — Max Colchester, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022
• In the church just across the courtyard, down some steep stone steps, there were bodies that could teach the children more than any scepter.
  — Caitlin Doughty, Time, 4 Oct. 2017
• In that image, outlined by copper, the former slave holds a scepter and wears a crown.
  — Shelley Puhak, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2022
• Charles was presented with a scepter, sword of state and the crown first worn at a coronation by Mary Queen of Scots in 1543.
  — Mark Landler, New York Times, 5 July 2023
• Here, he was dressed in heavy silk robes, trying not to topple a heavy crown, and had to march stiffly down the aisle holding two scepters.
  — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 6 May 2023
• A few feet away, Levy dons a purple cape over her T-shirt and leggings and picks up Elsa’s scepter.
  — Eliana Dockterman, TIME.com, 8 Mar. 2018
• The etching shows the Babylonian king standing with a scepter in his hand.
  — Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 July 2021
• Doe was laid to rest in a white costume with a silver crown and scepter; more than 5,000 people came to pay their respects.
  — Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 18 Aug. 2017
• Britain’s chief monarch parks his feet in brown Crockett & Jones or Tricker’s dress shoes that shine like a royal scepter.
  — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 20 Sep. 2022
• Before the final hymn, the imperial state crown, the orb and the scepter will be taken from the queen’s coffin and placed on the altar.
  — WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022
• Put on her iconic headpiece and don't forget your scepter.
  — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022
• Grande was seen wearing a tiara, gown and clutching a sparkly scepter as Glinda.
  — Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
• Its arms were folded across its chest, hands clasping a flail and crooked scepter made of gold and a ceramic glaze known as faience.
  — Jo Marchant, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Nov. 2022
• After donning the Robe Royal of gold cloth, she was given a gold orb and two royal scepters.
  — Ronald G. Shafer, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
• Items of arcane but priceless regalia were handed to him: orb, swords, ring, gloves, scepters, spurs.
  — Karla Adam, Washington Post, 6 May 2023
• The saints watched from the crook of a massive, gnarled, and knotted tree: Saint Ursula clutched a sword, and beneath her a warrior held her scepter.
  — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 27 May 2020
• Their $8,000 gift box includes rolling papers and accessories, with a solid gold rolling tray, and a gold tamper that has the shape of the queen's scepter.
  — CBS News, 27 July 2019
• Republican’ long for an ermine stole, a scepter and an orb.
  — Clark Collis, EW.com, 10 June 2019
• Ballister’s sword is green; the Director’s scepter is green; the cannon at the end is green — even though all of the Institute weapons are blue.
  — Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 July 2023
• According to Buckingham Palace, these include spurs, bracelets, scepters, a ring, an orb and a sword.
  — Lynsey Eidell, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 17 Jul 2024