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
There are no set duties in the honorary role, but the Master will often compose pieces for special royal occasions such as coronations and royal weddings.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2024
In a long experience of cities swamped by conventions, inaugurations, and coronations, of all I ever saw, Salonika was the most deeply submerged.
From With the French in France and Salonika by Richard Harding Davis
