victory crown
Winner's head adornment
A victory crown is a wreath or circlet awarded to winners, especially in ancient athletic competitions or military triumphs.
The laurel wreath given to Olympic victors is the archetypal victory crown.
The phrase extends to any symbol of triumph or achievement: After years of struggle, the championship was her victory crown.
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- laurel wreathWoven leaves honoring champions
- laurelVictory wreath plant
- wreathDecorative foliage circle
- championTop competitor, or advocate
glory · winner · gold medal · medal · trophy · first place · conqueror · gold · garland · olive · diadem · reign · podium · honor · championship title · celebrate · vanquish · conquering
- Crownsdiadem, tiara, bridal tiara, wedding tiara, circlet
- ancient athleticsOlympics, pentathlon, marathon, boxing, wrestling
victory crowndefeat
Victory over another
badge of shame · loss · white flag · dunce cap · scarlet letter
victory crowncrown of thorns
Braided barbed headpiece
fool's cap · dunce cap · cone of shame · pillory · stocks
victory crowncrown of thorns
Braided barbed headpiece
dunce cap · mark of shame · fool's cap · ashes · sackcloth
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