laurel
noun/ˈlɔrəl/
Frequency rank: #6,591 most common English word
Meaning
honor or glory gained from achievement; also an evergreen shrub associated with victory.
Example sentence
She rested on her laurel after winning the championship, never pushing herself to improve further.
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