crown jewel

noun

1

crown jewels plural : the jewels (such as the crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia

2

: the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group

Synonyms of crown jewel

• jewel
• treasure
• trophy

Examples of crown jewel in a Sentence

The painting is the crown jewel of the museum's collection.

one of the company's crown jewels

Recent Examples on the Web

Fans of the Gothic skyscraper, now owned by Silverstein Properties, can now call its 92nd-floor crown jewel, aka the highest residence in the neighborhood, their own. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026

The Grand Tasting Also now 95% sold out, this is the festival’s crown jewel, with the action taking place under beachfront white tents at Las Olas Oceanside Park. —Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

The Magnificent Seven Suites are the property’s crown jewels—an exclusive bank of suites on the 12th floor. —Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

Houston’s Museum District is a true oasis of art in Texas, with The Museum of Fine Arts standing out as one of the region’s crown jewels. —Kat Stinson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for crown jewel

• accrual
• nonfuel
• refuel
• renewal
• biofuel
• contextual
• nonrenewal
• nonsexual
• unusual
• cruel
• dual
• duel