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
In that matchup, recently crowned UFC welterweight champ Jack Della Maddalena looks to stave off the charge of ex-UFC lightweight kingpin Islam Makhachev.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Later that night, BET crowned him best new artist, a moment shared on live TV with his entire team and family.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, Charles, at 73, was already the oldest person to accede to the British throne when he was crowned.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having a modest total dog population of 850,000, the data crowned Lithuania as the country with the highest number of dog lovers.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Make time for the Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site where 33 French kings were crowned, and the adjoining Palais du Tau, a cultural landmark once the Archbishop of Reims’ palace.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Last year's winner Heidi Stephens — who succeeded 2023 titleholder Hannah Neeleman, the influencer behind Ballerina Farm — crowned Tiffany Thornton of Massachusetts.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Other introspective angles are explored during Mariano’s audiences with his friend the Pope (Rufin Doh Zeyenouin), a serene Black man with a head crowned by a bundle of silver dreads, who tools around the Vatican on a motorbike.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2015, his sister Bindi was crowned champion of Season 21 with her dance partner Derek Hough, per ABC.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Later that night, BET crowned him best new artist, a moment shared on live TV with his entire team and family.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, Charles, at 73, was already the oldest person to accede to the British throne when he was crowned.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Sep. 2025
Despite having a modest total dog population of 850,000, the data crowned Lithuania as the country with the highest number of dog lovers.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Make time for the Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site where 33 French kings were crowned, and the adjoining Palais du Tau, a cultural landmark once the Archbishop of Reims’ palace.
—Jennifer Schwartz, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Last year's winner Heidi Stephens — who succeeded 2023 titleholder Hannah Neeleman, the influencer behind Ballerina Farm — crowned Tiffany Thornton of Massachusetts.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Other introspective angles are explored during Mariano’s audiences with his friend the Pope (Rufin Doh Zeyenouin), a serene Black man with a head crowned by a bundle of silver dreads, who tools around the Vatican on a motorbike.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
In 2015, his sister Bindi was crowned champion of Season 21 with her dance partner Derek Hough, per ABC.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowned
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The Panthers finished the first quarter by stuffing Richland at Heritage’s 20-yard line on fourth-and-short.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Garcia finished the game at shortstop.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense took full advantage on their opening drive, using the run game to open up the play-action game, which culminated in star receiver CeeDee Lamb’s first catch, a 32-yard snag.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, Isleton must pay back $195,000 to the the Employment Development Department for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest culminated from June 2017 to September 2013; $145,000 to the the Small Cities Organized Effort; and $600,000 to Sacramento County’s Sheriff Office.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If a move can’t be completed in under two minutes, break it down until the next click is obvious.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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When under pressure this season, Robertson completed just two of his seven attempts for 13 yards and three interceptions.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this spring, the Globe concluded its investigation.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Crowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowned. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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