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
  • There are also daily group activities such as a coconut palm weaving class, shell crafting, or a flower crown weaving session.
    Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
  • These features give the appearance of a rounded crown and broad brim of a sombrero, for which the galaxy is named, according to a statement from NASA.
    Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Easter pastel vine and egg garland: on sale for $12.49 (50% off) Original price: $24.99 Hang this six-foot beautiful Easter garland across your fireplace mantel for an elegant pop of color.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The blue-skinned figure, draped in necklaces and garlands, appears to be playing with an orange scarf, while four cows gaze up from below his feet.
    Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
  • Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024

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“Chaplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaplet. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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