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
On March 15, 2026, Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole of The Players Championship, widely recognized as the PGA Tour’s crown jewel.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On March 15, 2026, Cameron Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole to claim The Players Championship — the PGA Tour’s crown jewel and the biggest victory of his career.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour's crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On March 15, 2026, Cameron Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole to claim The Players Championship — the PGA Tour’s crown jewel and the biggest victory of his career.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour's crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
Noun
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The Louvre could use a win—the institution was notoriously burgled last October, losing $102 million in jewels.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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Since the Coco days, and well through Lagerfeld, Chanel has been known for piling on the gems and jewels.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
26 Mar. 2026
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Iranian movies have been among the treasures of world cinema long before the Oscars deigned to take notice, of course, and also before the Islamic Revolution installed the current regime, in 1979.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sean O’Byrne of the Downtown Council wrote in a letter that the project will grow the neighborhood and tax base while driving more development along Main Street and restoring an architectural treasure.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But his trophy case is well stocked with individual accolades, too.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The 18-karat gold trophy remains in the hands of FIFA.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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