coronation
noun
the act or ceremony of crowning a king, queen, or other sovereign.
coronations
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pluralof coronation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Also known as Cambodia's royal ballet, classical dance performances were originally mounted for court occasions such as coronations or marriages.
From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025
His “Credo” for chorus and orchestra, which capped the program proper on Thursday, recalls both Handel’s “Zadok the Priest,” the anthem traditionally associated with British coronations, and edgy mid-20th-century European modernism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
The UK Parliament prepared a detailed briefing on the history and protocol of coronations and it's quite fascinating.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2024
It was worn by senior courtiers at coronations and other major festivals.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2024
Similarly the chrism was introduced into English coronations, for the first time probably at the coronation of Edward II.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
