circlet

Example Sentences

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The King, in a light summer suit, spoke a few quiet words of welcome, wearing a circlet of feathers and a scarf that had been draped ceremonially around his shoulders.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

The first English king shown on a coin wearing a crown or circlet was Athelstan, who died in 939, according to the Royal Household website.

From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2022

“The Shaun Leane crown of thorns he thought might be tricky,” Mr. Bolton said, referring to the silver circlet that the London jewelry designer made for Alexander McQueen’s fall 1996 show.

From New York Times • May 8, 2018

Finally the exasperated Newport pushed down on Powhatan’s shoulders and forced him to stoop low enough to get the circlet on his head.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

The woman’s thin body was covered by a luxurious gown of icy blue, while a circlet of white gold graced the very top of her head.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley