laurel

noun

Definition of laurelnext
as in crown

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Recent Examples of laurel But with the series mothballed for more than a year prior to being officially axed, Meloni has not been resting on his laurels. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026 These plants are only hardy to Zone 8, so gardeners in colder climates should plant bay laurel in pots and move them indoors for the winter. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026 Just be sure to avoid planting the spurge-laurel variety, which is an invasive plant. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 6 June 2026 Rather than using insecticidal sprays in the garden, use plants like marigolds, lavender, rosemary, and bay laurel that repel insects. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for laurel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
  1. crown
  2. ribbon
  3. insignia
  4. medal
  5. title
  6. silver
  7. gold
  8. bronze
Noun
  • After winning 13 of 17 national championships, dating to Florida’s 2006 title through Georgia’s back-to-back crowns in 2021-22, the SEC has failed to even reach the past three title games, while the Big Ten has won each one.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • All else went without a hitch at the show, which also featured a walk-on from crown holders from years past.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of crown
Noun
  • Lights stretch in ribbons across the ceiling, complementing the rich variety of blue hues found everywhere from the walls to the carpet.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, June 24, Parton attended the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of her own truck stop, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of ribbon
Noun
  • Then, in 2023, as NASA brought the worm out of retirement, the logo regained its place on the tail, and the insignia (meatball) was moved to the body under the cockpits.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • First up is Monogram Dune, which shows off the LV’s iconic insignia in a warm beige.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of insignia
Noun
  • The four teams deserve medals, as several other pairs of top-10 teams that are the best in the counties aren’t playing each other this year.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hansen therefore wasn't the first non-American to receive the medal.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of medal
Noun
  • Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of title
Noun
  • Precious metals like gold and silver can quickly become discolored by skin care and styling products, and pearls are also extremely sensitive to them.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Mirroring the look of King’s footwear, Osaka sported a metallic silver pleated top with a mock neckline and no sleeves.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of silver
Noun
  • The decor is heavily inspired by various forms of Mexican art, including La Huasteca embroidery, which focuses on bright floral and geometric patterns, as well as touches of gold accents inspired by Mayan culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Last October, a woman was arrested and charged over the theft of gold from the Natural History Museum in Paris.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold
Noun
  • Mourners flocked to a bronze statue of Dolly in the center of her hometown of Sevierville Tuesday night, exchanging stories and shedding tears.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding.
    — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bronze

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