How to Use coronation in a Sentence

coronation

noun
  • The prince was a guest at the coronation but played no formal role.
    Karla Adam, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In that way, this No. 1 feels like a coronation of sorts.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2023
  • This was the first time the two had seen each other since before the monarch’s coronation.
    Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 July 2023
  • In scenes of the coronation and a ball in Episode 3, there are dozens of extras with unique hairdos.
    Malik Peay, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2023
  • Watch highlights from the coronation concert and the Idol drop-in below.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 May 2023
  • The coronation itself also helped to tell the world that this is a monarch who is putting tradition at the heart of his reign.
    Victoria Murphy, Town & Country, 8 Sep. 2023
  • And when a lot of those groups agree, as has happened this year, that can make the race feel less like a contest than a coronation.
    Bob Mondello, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024
  • That’s almost as long as Napoleon’s coronation, at Notre-Dame de Paris, in 1804.
    Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 22 Nov. 2023
  • World & Nation Which king hired bouncers to block the queen from his coronation?
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2023
  • There were going to be grand scenes, such as a funeral and a coronation.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 June 2023
  • The song’s new coronation follows its command on Latin Rhythm Airplay, for a third week in charge.
    Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 28 Nov. 2023
  • This would be a corrective to that, as well as a much-deserved coronation.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2023
  • What inspired you to set a novel during the coronation?
    Michael Stillwell, Town & Country, 5 Apr. 2023
  • King Charles is back to work just three days after his historic coronation.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023
  • Protesters demonstrated across the U.K. in the leadup to the king's coronation.
    Justin Klawans, The Week, 11 May 2023
  • There's no word if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will attend the coronation, either.
    Town & Country, 17 Mar. 2023
  • In a recent YouGov poll, 51% did not believe the coronation should be paid for by taxpayers.
    Ross Bennett-Cook, CNN, 15 May 2023
  • And with Markle not attending the coronation at all, the couple was long overdue to hear the American Idol judge live.
    Vulture, 5 Nov. 2023
  • There are some in my party who want a coronation of the former president.
    Sara Cook, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Britain and especially the monarchy are famous for doing big pomp, like the king’s over-the-top coronation in May.
    William Booth, Washington Post, 10 July 2023
  • The coronation happened to coincide with Archie's fourth birthday, and the Duke clearly wants to be back with his family for the rest of the weekend.
    Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 7 May 2023
  • Princess Anne was perhaps tapped for a special assignment on coronation day because of the close bond she and Charles share.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Prince William is reflecting on the coronation of his father, King Charles — and looking ahead.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 15 May 2023
  • Biden did not attend Charles’ coronation — first lady Jill Biden went in his place — so this will be their first encounter since then.
    Chris Megerian and Seung Min Kim, BostonGlobe.com, 8 July 2023
  • The meeting comes two months after King Charles' May coronation in London.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • While princesses in the past have opted for tiaras, the dress code for Saturday's coronation was intended to be more pared back for guests.
    CNN, 7 May 2023
  • Charles' historic coronation was attended by 2,200 guests and watched by millions around the world.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 7 May 2023
  • Could King Charles's coronation in May be the most casual one in history?
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 4 Apr. 2023
  • There are several grand balls, a royal wedding and a coronation to wardrobe.
    Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The honors roll marks the first time birthday salutes were awarded on behalf of King Charles, following his coronation in May.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 12 June 2023

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