tiara

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Definition

A tiara is a decorative, jeweled crown or headband, typically worn by women on formal occasions like weddings or beauty pageants.

Usage & Nuances

'Tiara' is slightly formal and is associated with elegance, royalty, and special occasions. In casual speech, 'headband' or 'hairband' refer to simpler accessories with no jewels. Used mostly for women or girls, and often in wedding or pageant contexts.

Example Sentences

The princess wore a beautiful tiara at the ball.

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She put a sparkling tiara on her head for the wedding.

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Many beauty pageant winners receive a tiara.

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She felt like a queen the moment they placed the tiara on her head.

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My daughter insisted on wearing her plastic tiara to school today.

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During the costume party, everyone wanted to try on the sparkling tiara.

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