Definition of diademnext
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 Featuring diamonds and rubies in a lotus flower and Mughal arch motif, the tiara—which was worn once by the late Queen Elizabeth II during a trip to Malta in 2005—is the largest diadem seen on Kate to date. Emily Chan, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025 Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025 The diadem – a jeweled headpiece worn by royalty – features 24 Ceylon sapphires and 1,083 diamonds that can be detached and worn as brooches, according to the Louvre. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025 The diadem — a jeweled headpiece worn by royalty — features 24 Ceylon sapphires and 1,083 diamonds that can be detached and worn as brooches, according to the Louvre. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diadem
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Noun
  • While the team fell short of an American League East crown before putting up a lackluster fight in the ALDS last year, the Yanks also boasted baseball’s top offense and tied Toronto for the AL’s best record.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
  • And the Panthers, after consecutive Stanley Cup crowns, are struggling to just make the postseason.
    Greg Cote February 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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  • 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
  • The petite piece is designed to mimic the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, with its trio of ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet, accented by tiny rubies and emeralds and all surrounded by an impressive cluster of diamonds.
    Clara Strunck, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Sydney Sweeney posted a video Monday on Instagram capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with a garland of bras before looking back at her work and smiling into the camera.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
  • This three-piece, pre-strung garland set makes decorating quick and effortless.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026

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“Diadem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadem. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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