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 Hut, Little Jumby Part of the appeal of Jumby Bay Island is its exclusivity, but even the locals love The Hut, Little Jumby, a new waterfront eatery and beach club that crowns neighboring Little Jumby Island.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025
  • On holidays, the hosts will celebrate the occasion – wearing Halloween costumes or St. Lucia's Day crowns, or crafting Valentines.
    Deena Prichep, NPR, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • There seems to always be another automotive diadem out there, waiting to impart regality to any collection, and it’s often badged with the iconic Prancing Horse.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The Danish Royal House confirmed that Queen Margrethe, 85, gave Princess Isabella the diadem with turquoise and diamonds on the occasion of her 18th birthday.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • In 1904, the red rose became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby, and by 1932, the current tradition of presenting the winning horse with a garland of red roses was born.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Also unveiled are floral ornaments and garlands that haven’t been visible for decades: the result is a grand, wedding-cake-like aesthetic. Inside the building, meanwhile, the grand lobby features restored leaded glass and marble panels; while wooden desks and booths hark back to the 1920s roots.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Coronet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coronet. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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