as in crown
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor maidens wove a chaplet of flowers round the champion's head

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Recent Examples of chaplet Its design encompasses the initial 'E' inside the royal crown, surrounded by a chaplet of roses. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 7 May 2023 Don’t loiter here or come back later, Or the god’s staff and chaplet won’t protect you. Sarah Ruden, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022
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Noun
  • By that time, Aspinall had already defended his interim crown, scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July 2024.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Then agents noticed a tattoo on his neck and asked to see all of his tattoos — which include a crown over the name of his oldest son and a star.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • The diadem, made by the House of Garrard in 1913, consists of diamonds and a collection of 19 hanging pearls set in silver and gold.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 July 2025
  • The origins of the symbolism of early headdresses, diadems, or circlets to denote authority have been lost, but the use of a crown in coronation was probably linked in origin to the coronation of popes.
    Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • For party decor, nursery accents, or seasonal flair, fabric garlands are a no-sew, low-effort way to make use of scraps.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2025
  • Prior to the 2024 market, the city’s street department had covered the costs of trash pickup and some setup for the market, which included light, wreath and garland installation.
    Jake Allen, IndyStar, 4 Apr. 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

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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