circlet

noun

Definition of circletnext
as in ringlet

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Recent Examples of circlet The circlet featured a gold band that split off into two different sections, each with its own diamond design. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 According to The Court Jeweller, the tall, platinum and gold circlet piece was created for Queen Mary in 1911, to be worn at a ceremony celebrating her and King George V's coronation as the new emperor and empress of India. — Meredith Kile, People.com, 4 July 2025 The origins of the symbolism of early headdresses, diadems, or circlets to denote authority have been lost, but the use of a crown in coronation was probably linked in origin to the coronation of popes. — Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025 Instead, you’ll be relegated to (gasp) manually pausing audio from the three-button control center on the right ear cup’s exterior circlet. — Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 28 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for circlet
  1. ringlet
  2. ring
  3. round
  4. loop
  5. oval
  6. circle
Noun
  • Layer thick, curly hair to enhance natural volume and add definition to your ringlets.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
  • Peeking out from under her long ringlets, Kidman smiled at the camera while showing off a plunging black silk top with a sweetheart neckline and a white rib accent on her bodice.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Definition of ringlet
Noun
  • The cushion cut cocktail rings give major Taylor energy, which is why they're beloved by Swifties and beyond.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While Zendaya has been out and about wearing rings on her wedding finger, this seems to be the first time that her husband has gone out in public with his band on full display.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • Amazon and Microsoft, two of the largest employers in Washington, have both announced several rounds of mass layoffs in recent years.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • In all, the gunman fired roughly 500 rounds; about 180 struck or passed through CDC’s windows and walls.
    — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • But whereas weaker seasons have relied on this feeding loop to the point of exhaustion, overemphasizing one side or the other, this time, new challenges keep emerging, giving personality quirks new angles through which to be reflected.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Solar prominences One of the most surprising aspects of witnessing a total solar eclipse is a view of prominences during totality, bright pink spikes or loops that appear around the moon's silhouette.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of loop
Noun
  • The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • This occurs when extreme bending forces from wind, waves, or earthquakes cause a hollow steel tower to lose its circular shape and flatten into an oval.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of oval
Noun
  • The performers staged what appeared to be some kind of dance battle, creating a circle near sculptures by David Smith and Barnett Newman.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Job requirement lists have become a running joke in hiring circles for a reason.
    — Marsha Murray, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of circle

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“Circlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circlet. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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