as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks
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Recent Examples of crown jewel
Five more suspects have been arrested in connection with the daring daytime heist of the French crown jewels from the Louvre Museum, French investigators announced Thursday, though the priceless treasures remain missing.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Bergdorf Goodman is considered a crown jewel in retailing, offering the highest order of luxury designer brands and high levels of service.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Investigators have arrested two men believed to have been involved in the audacious October 19 theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Oct. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Bergdorf Goodman is considered a crown jewel in retailing, offering the highest order of luxury designer brands and high levels of service.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
Investigators have arrested two men believed to have been involved in the audacious October 19 theft of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
Noun
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The content creator dressed in a stunning array of jewels, a chain-style seashell dress from Paco Rabanne retailing for nearly $4,000, and a metallic purse.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cash, gold, jewels, and crypto are all ready.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Brendan Fraser played the dashing hero Rick O’Connell, a treasure hunter and former Captain of the French Foreign Legion.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the film, little Rory needs to save her father who’s disappeared on a treasure quest during an unfortunate encounter with a dragon.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
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Not since 2016-17, when Chelsea won it, has a different name appeared on the trophy.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Last year’s ceremony saw Beyoncé make history with Album of the Year, while Kendrick Lamar dominated the rap categories, leaving with five trophies of his own.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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