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 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 He’s shown wearing chest armor and a pearl diadem. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024 There’s a diadem and necklace with stars set with diamonds commissioned by Queen D. Maria Pia. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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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 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
  • 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

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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