as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor Miss America's diadem was auctioned off for charity

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diadem That wasn’t enough bling for Camilla, though: Her Majesty paired the diadem with a sparkling diamond necklace and matching diamond earrings. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 Since then, the diadem has been worn by every British queen, reigning or consort: Queen Adelaide, Queen Victoria, Queen Alexandra, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) and Queen Elizabeth. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 The diadem, which is ordinarily displayed with the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London, was likely created by Rundells’s chief designer Philip Liebart, according to the Royal Collection Trust. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 July 2024 The late Queen chose the diadem, famed for its protective and healing qualities, to welcome the then President Trump to Buckingham Palace in 2019. Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 26 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for diadem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diadem
Noun
  • Freire defended his featherweight crown three times as a two-division champ before losing a July 2021 submission to A.J. McKee.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The only bar that matters is that Class 5A crown Ed McCaffrey won seven years ago.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Noun
  • The team excels at infusing a rustic, outdoorsy charm (think barnyard doors and woodsy garlands) with showstopping elements like a fireworks display over the newlywed couple.
    Vogue, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Dust and grime can become caked on as the garland sits in storage for months on end, leading to a garland that looks far worse by the next holiday season.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on diadem

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!