diadems

Definition of diademsnext
plural of diadem
as in crowns
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 diadems Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Flowers are put on crowns and Maypoles, gifted in May Day baskets, and seen fresh at the farmers' market.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Diadems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diadems. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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