as in finished
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowned
Miss Universe Haiti was crowned after two-year hiatus.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Less than five months after the Imane Khelif debacle, Rowling joined the transvestigation of Zambian soccer player Barbra Banda after she was crowned 2024 Women’s Footballer of the Year.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Eckert was crowned by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who filled in following Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper's decision to skip the pageant.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers how hold a 2-1 advantage over the Blue Jays in this best-of-seven series, the winner crowned champions of Major League Baseball.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
As for David Hilton, Pittman finally showed him the door and crowned me general manager.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Just six months prior to the first Monday in May, Jones was crowned the 2025 Finals MVP, having played a crucial role in the New York Liberty’s championship victory only 10 miles away at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were crowned the favorite of 2024, according to Instacart.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The tournament will see the likes of holders Argentina, Brazil, England and others from Europe battling it out to be crowned the 23rd winner of a World Cup.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Less than five months after the Imane Khelif debacle, Rowling joined the transvestigation of Zambian soccer player Barbra Banda after she was crowned 2024 Women’s Footballer of the Year.
—Quispe López, Them., 30 Oct. 2025
Eckert was crowned by Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Kjær Theilvig, who filled in following Miss USA 2024 Alma Cooper's decision to skip the pageant.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
The Dodgers how hold a 2-1 advantage over the Blue Jays in this best-of-seven series, the winner crowned champions of Major League Baseball.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
As for David Hilton, Pittman finally showed him the door and crowned me general manager.
—Tom Freston, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Just six months prior to the first Monday in May, Jones was crowned the 2025 Finals MVP, having played a crucial role in the New York Liberty’s championship victory only 10 miles away at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were crowned the favorite of 2024, according to Instacart.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The tournament will see the likes of holders Argentina, Brazil, England and others from Europe battling it out to be crowned the 23rd winner of a World Cup.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowned
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The Wild, who finished 30th in the NHL on the penalty kill the past two years, have given up 10 goals on 25 chances this year (60 percent).—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Thorne finished in second, with the blueberry coming in third and the dumpster-diving contestant, Mike, winning the grand prize.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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But with a bit of time alone, the hunter can soak in their achievement, relive small moments and decisions that culminated in a harvest, and give thanks to not only the animal, but also for the experience.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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His first four at-bats culminated in two doubles and two home runs.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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New York completed two blockbuster trades before the deadline, sending star cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both companies have completed initial tests showing that their approaches work, at least in mice, and both have started tests in larger animals — pigs and monkeys — to see whether their gene therapies can work in larger animals.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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As dinner concluded, Cynthia Erivo took the microphone to invite everyone to continue the celebration.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Finally, panelists concluded by talking about the importance of guardrails that protect creators and their intellectual property.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Crowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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