laurels
/ˈlɔrəlz/
noun
- Honors, achievements, or fame that someone has earned.
- After winning the championship, the team rested on their laurels instead of training harder.
- He earned his laurels as a respected journalist over many years.
- The scientist won laurels for her groundbreaking research on climate change.
- A small evergreen tree or shrub with shiny, dark green leaves, often used as a symbol of victory or honor.
- Laurels grow well in mild climates and are often planted as hedges.
- The ancient Greeks crowned Olympic winners with wreaths made from laurel leaves.
- She picked a sprig of laurel to add to the floral arrangement.