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sceptre

[sep-ter] / ˈsɛp tər /
NOUN
rod
Synonyms
STRONGEST
baton cane cylinder ingot shaft slab stick
STRONG
billet birch dowel mace scepter staff strip switch wand
WEAK
rodule

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The result: An imposing figure of a seated emperor, draped in a gilded tunic and holding a sceptre and orb, gazing out over his Rome from a side garden of the Capitoline Museums.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

During the Westminster Abbey ceremony, the King was anointed with "holy oil", and received the orb and sceptre, symbols of royalty.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2024

The crown, sceptre and sword will be carried into the cathedral by dignitaries including former Olympic rower Dame Katherine Grainger.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

They consist of the crown, sceptre and sword of state.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

The King stood up and shook his sceptre at her.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers