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

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Recent Examples of diadem 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 The diadem was closely associated with Queen Elizabeth, who wore it on the way to her crowning ceremony in 1953 and en route to most State Openings of Parliament. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • Torrey won the first four Open titles, while CCA has earned the Open crown two of the past three years.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
  • It’s been a marquee week for the Fort Collins power, as Fossil Ridge won its first girls track and field title last Saturday, then its first girls soccer crown on Wednesday.
    Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • The tree stands tall now, shielding multigenerational families from the sun at the edge of the same square, where bright concentric circles under rustling garlands encourage romvong circular dance.
    Jia H. Jung, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The garland features 20 LED lights with eight lighting modes to brighten your home in the evenings.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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