coronation
noun
cor·o·na·tion
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən 
ˌkär-
: the act or occasion of crowning
also
: accession to the highest office
Examples of coronation in a Sentence
the coronation of Queen Elizabeth
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In 1761, in celebration of his coronation, England’s King George III was depicted in a portrait by Allan Ramsay with an elaborate cravat bow, probably made out of an expensive fabric such as silk.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
His coronation was staged at Yankee Stadium, where the Dodgers claimed a 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees to win the best-of-seven series, four games to one.
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Back in the 1930s, her father traveled with his mother from Australia to the United Kingdom to see the coronation of King George VI.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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Monique Jessen, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
In 1761, in celebration of his coronation, England’s King George III was depicted in a portrait by Allan Ramsay with an elaborate cravat bow, probably made out of an expensive fabric such as silk.
—Camille Davis / Made By History, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
His coronation was staged at Yankee Stadium, where the Dodgers claimed a 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees to win the best-of-seven series, four games to one.
—Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Back in the 1930s, her father traveled with his mother from Australia to the United Kingdom to see the coronation of King George VI.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Coronation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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coronation
noun
cor·o·na·tion
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈnā-shən
ˌkär-
: the act or ceremony of crowning a king or queen
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