as in jewels
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 jewels
Their starting rotation, projected to be one of MLB’s crown jewels this year, has not only allowed more hits and runs than any other American League team’s, but done so over the fourth-lowest innings pitched total.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Let’s not let the city lose one of its crown jewels by default!
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And despite Iger’s bullishness on the Sora deal, other Disney execs were said to be concerned that going into business with OpenAI would expose the Magic Kingdom’s crown jewels to the risk of being turned into so much AI slop, according to industry sources.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The thieves stole nine pieces of jewelry worth over $100 million, including items from the French crown jewels.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Louvre in Paris, which last October lost $102 million worth of crown jewels in a broad-daylight robbery, on Sunday gained a new work, if only temporarily.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Feb. 2026
The ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
For more than four centuries, the French crown jewels were used by the country’s royal family.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Let’s not let the city lose one of its crown jewels by default!
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And despite Iger’s bullishness on the Sora deal, other Disney execs were said to be concerned that going into business with OpenAI would expose the Magic Kingdom’s crown jewels to the risk of being turned into so much AI slop, according to industry sources.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The thieves stole nine pieces of jewelry worth over $100 million, including items from the French crown jewels.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Louvre in Paris, which last October lost $102 million worth of crown jewels in a broad-daylight robbery, on Sunday gained a new work, if only temporarily.
—News Desk, Artforum, 23 Feb. 2026
The ultra-luxury suites in the latter are its crown jewels, designed to deliver the ultimate indulgence in space, amenities, and 24/7 personalized attention.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
For more than four centuries, the French crown jewels were used by the country’s royal family.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewels
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Philip’s mother, Princess Alice, gifted him one of her antique tiaras to use its jewels in the ring.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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In that heist, thieves made off with $102 million worth of jewels and escaped via a cherry picker, with a global manhunt ensuing.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mementos, memorabilia and treasures from Weintraub’s unique life will soon be hitting the auction block courtesy of Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The public is invited to look for hidden treasures on nickel, quarter and diem tables or try their luck with a raffle.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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For Spain’s film industry, the Goyas are more than a night of trophies.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lucescu resigned in May 2016 after 12 years, 573 matches and 22 trophies.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Crown jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewels. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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