Synonyms of crown jewel

crown jewel

noun

as in jewel

an asset that brings praise or renown

the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewel
• treasure
• trophy
• honor
• credit
• pride
• attraction
• highlight
• glory
• a feather in one's cap
• boast
• feature
• pièce de résistance
• value
• excellence
• showpiece
• virtue
• merit
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defect
• disgrace
• dishonor
• shame
• stain
• stigma
• blemish
• slur
• smudge
• blot
• mess
• horror
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crown jewel

Visiting the Grand Canyon — a crown jewel of the national park system — can be particularly dangerous in the summer because of the risk of flash flooding that accompanies the monsoon, or rainy season. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

In October 2025, thieves broke into the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon and made off with eight pieces of the French crown jewels, including jewelry associated with Empress Eugénie and Queen Marie-Amélie. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

With the Lakers being sold, the Dodgers represent the remaining crown jewel among Walter’s sports assets. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Instagram users have always been able to block others — and, along with Meta’s oldest crown jewel, Facebook — the app has gradually added features for reporting problematic accounts and inappropriate content. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026