jewel in the crown

noun phrase

: something that is the most valuable, important, or admired among others of its kind

He owns several successful businesses but this company is the jewel in the crown.

Examples of jewel in the crown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 526-acre Prospect Park, naturally, is the jewel in the crown. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2025

Now the jewel in the crown of the desert kingdom's ongoing transformation, the Line, appears to be facing a major rethink. — New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026

No matter who ends up owning Warner Bros Discovery, Superman will remain a jewel in the crown of the 102-year-old studio. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025

The 75,000 square foot, multi-level space attracts world famous DJs and guests and exists as a glistening jewel in the crown of Caesars Palace’s broad range of entertainment venues. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for jewel in the crown

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