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coronation

[kawr-uh-nay-shuhn, kor-] / ˌkɔr əˈneɪ ʃən, ˌkɒr- /
NOUN
accession
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Barkley saw membership of the choir grew after the coronation appearance.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

When he became king in 1995 a regency, including the queen mother, was established until Oyo turned 18 when there was an official coronation.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

‘Prawned cocktail, coronation chicken, Black Forest gateau, onion soup. Done properly, they’re all delicious. Where’s all that kind of food gone?’

From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026

But his swift "coronation" as Labour leader has raised questions on how he will achieve his aims.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

I will dance at Prince Dain’s coronation until my feet bleed.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Beyond coronations, the priceless working crown is only used during formal occasions, such as the State Opening of Parliament.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

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

The monarchs of France were a long and picturesque line, and the ceremonies attendant upon their coronations were accordingly imposing and magnificent.

From The Cathedrals of Northern France by Blanche McManus


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