as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor the prince wore a small gold coronet to denote his rank

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Recent Examples of coronet The lords and ladies in attendance will not wear their red robes and coronets, but business suits and dresses. William Booth, Washington Post, 29 Apr. 2023 Camilla, meanwhile, wore her own massive coronet, Queen Mary’s Crown, created by Garrard for Queen Mary’s coronation in 1911. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 8 May 2023 During today's ceremony, there's a chance Kate could wear a coronet, which is a smaller headpiece typically worn during coronations. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 7 May 2023 To the coronation of King Charles, Alexandra was not in a coronet, wore her Order of the Garter robes. Town & Country, 7 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for coronet
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Noun
  • The Oilers haven’t won a division championship since the 1987 Smythe division crown, and there’s plenty of pressure to win the division and get a good playoff seeding.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Secured at the nape of the neck and with a romantically raked crown, this pony can be pulled over one shoulder or left to swing down the back.
    Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • There’s a diadem and necklace with stars set with diamonds commissioned by Queen D. Maria Pia.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The garment was discovered in Tomb II alongside a golden scepter, oak wreath and diadem of Persian origins and near depictions of Persian gazelles in the tomb's frieze.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Add seasonal decor around your outdoor space, such as pinecones, cranberry garlands or winter flowers.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Throughout the property find elegant garlands, wreaths and ornaments everywhere.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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