Synonyms of crown jewel

crown jewel

noun

as in jewel

an asset that brings praise or renown

the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jewel
• treasure
• trophy
• honor
• credit
• pride
• attraction
• highlight
• glory
• a feather in one's cap
• boast
• feature
• pièce de résistance
• value
• excellence
• showpiece
• virtue
• merit
• distinction

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defect
• disgrace
• dishonor
• shame
• stain
• stigma
• blemish
• slur
• smudge
• blot
• mess
• horror
• fright
• smirch
• eyesore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crown jewel

The theft revived memories of the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France. — Sylvie Corbet, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026

The theft revived painful memories of the spectacular theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris last year and renewed calls for better security and funding at the many cultural sites across France. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Hot Tool Best of Beauty Deals Shark has been shaking up the hair-tool industry since 2021, but the brand's crown jewel might just be the FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System. — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026

And whose teenagers — despite Mexico sitting its crown jewel, Gilberto Mora — are more impressive? — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026