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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaplet
Noun
  • Apparently the Queen of Country decided to abdicate the throne and pass on both crown and judge's chair to the next generation.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Garnish with two mint crowns (the top of the plant) twisted together to form a bushy mint explosion on top.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • With the help of florist to the stars, Jeff Leatham, green garlands, a classic tree, and vintage decorations lace the halls of her home creating a nostalgic atmosphere.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The decorations continue inside, where mantels and shelves crowd with evergreen garlands, scarlet poinsettias and spiky pine cones.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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 21 Feb. 2025.

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