How to Use wreath in a Sentence
wreath
noun- The President laid a wreath of flowers on the hero's grave.
- The ancient Romans awarded laurel wreaths to winners of athletic contests.
- Every December, I put a Christmas wreath on my front door.
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Loop ribbon around the top of the wreath and tie a bow.
—Emma Bazilian, House Beautiful, 12 Feb. 2020
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The pile of branches might have looked like a wreath to them.
—Val Cunningham Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 6 Apr. 2021
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The wreath with the most likes by Tuesday, Dec. 15, at noon will win a prize.
—courant.com, 23 Oct. 2020
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This will catch any flocking that may fall off the wreath.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2020
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Fall wreaths can be displayed on a shelf, in the kitchen, or even above the mantel.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2023
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As the workers arrived on a cloudy, damp day, one of the graves had a wreath on it.
—Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, 23 Dec. 2020
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Then a big kiss, usually in front of a wreath or a tree.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2022
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Some of the wreaths were thrown into a garden or stolen.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
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Thyme is also one of the best herbs to use for wreaths and other crafts.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 June 2023
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Keep scrolling for more of the best fall wreaths under $25 at Amazon.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
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Plus, a wreath on her door inspired by the classic movie.
—Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 3 Sep. 2020
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Most of the graves have military headstones, and the wreaths will rest against them.
—Don Stacom, courant.com, 11 Dec. 2019
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One has what looks like a floral wreath where her face should be.
—The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2022
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Attach the bow with floral wire at the bottom of your wreath.
—Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2020
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The President took off his gloves, touched the wreath and saluted it.
—Kate Sullivan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2021
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Above that is a white-flocked wreath with more lights and ornaments.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2022
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Make your own wreaths by wrapping foam forms with yarn.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2023
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The crowd of tourists and the rest of the Honor Flight group watched in silence as the men moved forward and presented the wreath.
—Amanda Milkovits, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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Could the wreath be hidden in plain sight on the Oak Spring property?
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Place your wreath at the right height on any door with this adjustable hanger.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2021
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This is the ideal tartan for a tree skirt, a big bow on a wreath, or a tablecloth.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
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My second project was one of three yarn wreaths featured on the blog Sew Much Ado.
—Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
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The symbol that Davis wanted to replace was a wreath, right?
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2022
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When your bow is ready, use hot glue and wire to secure the bow onto the finished wreath.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2020
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There were shells dangling around her neck and ferns wrapped into a wreath on top of her head.
—Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2024
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Keep reading for more spring wreaths on sale ahead of spring at Wayfair.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
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These spiced cookies were shaped like miniature wreaths and finished with white chocolate and red-and-green sprinkles.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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