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as in championship
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown
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as in top
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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Recent Examples of crown
Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Single grafts are used in the hairline region, while multi-grafts with higher density are transplanted in the middle and crown regions.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
On this day in 1930, history’s fiercest race for the sky crowned a champion with the opening of the 77-story Chrysler Building in New York City.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Norris clinched his maiden crown at the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, with Piastri ending the year third in the standings, just 13 points behind his teammate.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Single grafts are used in the hairline region, while multi-grafts with higher density are transplanted in the middle and crown regions.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Verb
The 12th and final week then sees the final four teams contest semifinals and a final to eventually crown the champion.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
On this day in 1930, history’s fiercest race for the sky crowned a champion with the opening of the 77-story Chrysler Building in New York City.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
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This diadem, which is adorned with diamond foliage and strawberry leaves, was designed by Prince Albert in 1861, most likely as a wedding gift for his second daughter with Queen Victoria, Princess Alice, per The Royal Collection Trust.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, many others want to see someone else win if only to add some intrigue to the championship chase.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Rainy weather has delayed the Class 2A baseball state championship series from Saturday to Monday.—
Todd Holcomb,
AJC.com,
24 May 2026
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Best Amazon Memorial Day Top and Shirt Sales Grabbing a pretty top or two during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is an easy way to refresh your summer wardrobe without breaking the bank.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Stags senior leftfielder Bryce Didrickson then opened the top of the 10th inning with a home run off of Johns Hopkins senior pitcher Ryan Anderson over the left-field fence to give his team a 15-14 lead.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Mark Teixeira homered from both sides of the plate and the New York Yankees finished a four-game sweep of Minnesota with a 7-6 victory.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The council will vote for an interim mayor to finish the remainder of Lyles’ term, which ends in December 2027.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Velvet-purple coronet Velvet-purple coronet Julián Manrique for 60 Minutes The Velvet-purple coronet is another species of hummingbird found in Colombia.—
Anderson Cooper,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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With riders pushing to the edge at around 200 mph, the TT represents the pinnacle of sporting endeavor and the relentless pursuit of glory.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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The expense ratio on that would be exactly zero—the pinnacle of charitable efficiency.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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So much that was hidden now completes the whole.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The coronal loops that the scientists were able to identify measured an average of 30 miles wide, with some as as thin as 13 miles—making these the smallest coronal loops ever observed.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The dramatic coronal headpiece was meant to evoke the Virgin Mary.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 May 2018
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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