Meaning of laurels in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

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  1. Noun

    laurels

    Definitions

    1. a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

    Examples

    • « an award for bravery »

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  2. 2. the state of being honored

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  3. 3. (antiquity) wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory

Famous quotes

  • « People who refuse to rest honorably on their laurels when they reach retirement age seem very admirable to me. »
    Helen Hayes
  • « Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories. »
    Wendell Phillips
  • « I think that men know how to romance a woman and most do it well, at least for a time, otherwise women wouldn't marry them. The problem is that most of them begin to rest on their laurels. »
    Nicholas Sparks
  • « I'm not retiring. I am graduating. Today is my graduation day. Retirement means that you'll just go ahead and live on your laurels and surf all day in Oceanside. It ain't going to happen. »
    Junior Seau

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