CROWN JEWEL Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

crown jewel

noun

Definition of crown jewel

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 In line with the current recommendations, what remains of the Louvre’s crown jewel collection is being kept in a safe and is expected to go back on display once it can be reliably exhibited. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 27 July 2026 The 24-year-old part-time NASCAR Cup Series driver, whose first full season isn’t until 2027, pulled another stunner by winning the Brickyard 400 on Sunday to claim one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Culp went from running the whole show to piloting GE’s longtime crown jewel, the jet-engine maker. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026 But this past summer, that itch has felt more like a siren’s call as, like many outdoors lovers, I’ve been saddened by reports of serious overcrowding at one of America’s crown jewels. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for crown jewel

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The romantic gesture set off a trend and from around 1790 to 1830, miniature artists began to house these tiny eyes in jewels as precious keepsakes.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
The roaring jewel martini is made with Beluga Gold Line Vodka and a dry vermouth rinse, then topped with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Reserve and garnished with olives and a spoonful of beluga caviar.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewel

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An elegant conservatory, a beloved aquarium known for its shimmering jade green tiles reminiscent of an underwater tavern, and the small but excellent Dossin Great Lakes Museum are a few of the treasures found here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
The idea of finding that lost treasure is universal, whether finding the Holy Grail or finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or finding Jesus.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of treasure

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Atherton’s resurgence, by contrast, reflects the new fortunes being created by artificial intelligence leaders producing a new generation of ultrawealthy buyers eager to purchase trophy estates in the heart of Silicon Valley.

— Luisa Yanez August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Like many real estate developers, Sajwani prefers to think about his trophy purchases in terms of location and scarcity.

— Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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