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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
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
After rounds of competitive breed and group judging with over 2,500 entries, the Westminster Kennel Club crowned its 150th winner this week—Penny the Doberman Pinscher.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
That's a perfect touch of that royal Mardi Gras vibe, like the jewels on a king's crown.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
As the teams in pursuit of the Eastern Conference crown bolster their rosters ahead of Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline, the Knicks remain an active party in a number of discussions before the league’s deal-making window closes for business.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The service manager is correct, all roads are crowned to allow water runoff.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
After rounds of competitive breed and group judging with over 2,500 entries, the Westminster Kennel Club crowned its 150th winner this week—Penny the Doberman Pinscher.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
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That year, pop’s reigning queen starred in a Versace campaign sporting a diadem fit for a princess.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
25 Jan. 2026
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The diadem was inherited by King George IV’s sister-in-law, Queen Adelaide, and has since been passed down to every queen regnant and consort.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a baseball player whose remarkable speed earned him spots on three championship teams, including the 2020 Dodgers, died Friday, the Kansas City Royals announced on social media.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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That Faulkner even developed into a championship-caliber quarterback at any level was a testament to his toughness, work ethic and will.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The 24-year-old skier, competing in his first Olympics, held the top of the podium for most of the final at Stelvio Ski Center in Bormio on Saturday morning.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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No matter what is in the training sessions or policy manual, Stoughton said the most powerful message officers receive is from the top.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Seven top-five Cy Young finishes, with one trophy?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard was stunned as Kanai got up and finished behind Wang.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This past July, she was seen wearing the coronet again during a State Banquet where France chose to attend for the first time in 17 years.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
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The petite piece is designed to mimic the heraldic badge of the Prince of Wales, with its trio of ostrich feathers encircled by a coronet, accented by tiny rubies and emeralds and all surrounded by an impressive cluster of diamonds.—
Clara Strunck,
Glamour,
3 Dec. 2025
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But there’s one Michter’s expression that trumps all of these in terms of value and age—Celebration Sour Mash, a blend of whiskeys that represents the pinnacle of the distillery’s portfolio that has returned for 2026.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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If Lee is right, then the insurance department’s investigation of roof claims, which Mulready has promised will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, may have lasted 63 months.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tool largely works to integrate a dealerships specific needs into its system and create AI agents that complete tasks to aid the employees.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.
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