Definition of chapletnext
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
  • Physically and spiritually, San Juan Capistrano is centered around its mission, one of 21 established by the Catholic Church under the Spanish crown in the 18th and 19th centuries, forming the scaffold of modern-day California.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • In front of a national audience at the Wolstein Center, Mason will defend his crown against veteran Albert Bell on the debut episode of The Fight.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Bucking tradition, Diana chose to wear this romantic heirloom diadem instead of one owned by the Crown on her wedding day.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
  • For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • This past July, she was seen wearing the coronet again during a State Banquet where France chose to attend for the first time in 17 years.
    Elle Meier, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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