laurel
Example Sentences
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But Nasdaq’s IPO laurels were blighted by a swarm of tiny offerings that left investors with steep losses and prompted investigations by regulators concerned over potential pump-and-dump frauds.
From Barron's
However, neither the actor nor the director, who also plays Novak’s best friend, Balls, rested on their laurels.
From Los Angeles Times
Companies that rest on their laurels and fail to adapt to the times—think Kodak or Blockbuster—don’t survive.
From Barron's
One could scarcely see past all the crowns, roses, shamrocks, halos, piles of gold, angel wings, laurel leaves, roaring lions—the list went on and on.
From Literature
Michelle O'Neill attended the event and laid a laurel wreath at the Cenotaph at Belfast City Hall in her role as first minister for the second year in a row.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
