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
  • As exhibited at Bora Aksu, hair was unapologetically romantic, with feathery ponytails, glossy ringlets, and bows in abundance.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Her hair was equally refined and regal, featuring rolling ringlets and the same rhinestone embellishments that bridged her nose and cheeks.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ringlet
Noun
  • In the 1990s, Nigerian rings often trafficked drugs from Southeast Asia to Chicago via couriers, according to the Justice Department.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Deadline has established that several top producers have declined to throw their hat into the ring, with many citing concerns about the lack of rights and the production contract sucking creative energy away from other projects.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ring
Noun
  • Butterfly Effect, Manus' parent company, said Thursday that the round was led by private equity firm Boyu Capital and venture investor IDG Capital, with follow-on investment from existing shareholders Tencent, HSG and ZhenFund.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The system can fire a 30mm proximity-sensing high-explosive fragmentation round.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Noun
  • Not a crisis — yet The negative feedback loop becomes more dangerous when nominal economic growth falls to low levels, causing debt relative to the size of the economy to rise persistently, Reese said.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026
  • What knocks him for a deadly loop is a powdered, pampered piece of work called Mildred (Elizabeth Teeter).
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of loop
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  • In its modern version, its sculptural and chiseled oval shape inspired by the melon — a fruit long associated with abundance, prosperity and vitality — came in aluminum pleated in 24-karat gold for enhanced lightness.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Queen Letizia also regularly wears an oval Karen Hallam ring next to it on her middle finger.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of oval
Noun
  • Katie’s ability to bring these people together has attracted interest beyond her circle of friends.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The short list, winner’s circle and select encore sections will be announced at a later date.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of circle

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“Circlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circlet. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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