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Definition of Laurels
1. Noun. A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction. "An award for bravery"
Specialized synonyms: Prize, Trophy, Aliyah, Academic Degree, Degree, Crown, Pennant, Cachet, Seal, Seal Of Approval, Citation, Commendation, Honorable Mention, Mention, Letter, Varsity Letter, Decoration, Laurel Wreath, Medal, Medallion, Palm, Ribbon, Trophy, Emmy, Nobel Prize, Academy Award, Oscar, Prix De Rome, Prix Goncourt
Generic synonyms: Symbol
Derivative terms: Award, Honor, Honorary, Honour
2. Noun. The state of being honored.
Generic synonyms: Standing
Specialized synonyms: Glorification, Glory, Celebrity, Fame, Renown, Esteem, Regard, Respect, Reputation, Repute
Antonyms: Dishonor
Derivative terms: Honor, Honor, Honorary, Honour
Definition of Laurels
1. Noun. (plural of Laurel) ¹
2. Noun. (plural of laurel) ¹
3. Noun. Honors. From the Ancient Greek practice of crowning victors with a branch from the laurel bush, sacred to Apollo. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Laurels
1. laurel [v] - See also: laurel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Laurels
Literary usage of Laurels
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Works of Oscar Wilde by Oscar Wilde, Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly (1909)
"... brows the laurels are still green would not grudge a little room to those the
green of whose laurels is withered and the music of whose lyres is mute. ..."
2. The Works of Rufus Choate: With a Memoir of His Life by Rufus Choate, Samuel Gilman Brown (1862)
"Laurels farther up ; more precious—less perishing; to be won by more heroic civil
duty, ... Be these ungathered laurels ours to reap! But it occurs to me, ..."
3. The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies by James Boswell (1799)
"This thought once form'd, all council comes too late, He flies to press, and
hurries on his fate ; Swiftly he sees the imagin'd laurels spread, ..."
4. The Poetical Works of John Dryden by John Dryden (1909)
"... plane, Hard box, and linden of a softer grain, And laurels, which the gods
for conqu'r- iug chiefs ordain. How they were rank'd shall rest untold by me, ..."
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