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
The series was crowned the most social program of the entire week across broadcast and cable, up 93% in social interactions versus the Season 7 premiere, suggesting an engaged audience that’s going to keep up with the schedule changes.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The 2024 shoot of current Oscar frontrunner One Battle After Another is when PTA finally crowned his longtime collaborator as the sole director of photography.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Overall winners will be crowned June 15 during a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana, Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Jacob Alon has been crowned The BRIT Awards’ Critics’ Choice winner for 2026.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2026
The world’s most beautiful airport has been crowned, and it’s located in the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The Canadian Whisky Awards crowned six standouts for 2026—from a 24-year-old flagship to maple, PX sherry, and triple-oak experiments that show Canada’s range.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The quarterback won two Super Bowls under his tenure and was crowned Super Bowl MVP both times.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The 2024 shoot of current Oscar frontrunner One Battle After Another is when PTA finally crowned his longtime collaborator as the sole director of photography.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Overall winners will be crowned June 15 during a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Less than 24 hours after being crowned a national champion with Indiana, Alberto Mendoza has announced his transfer to Georgia Tech.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Jacob Alon has been crowned The BRIT Awards’ Critics’ Choice winner for 2026.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2026
The world’s most beautiful airport has been crowned, and it’s located in the United States.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The Canadian Whisky Awards crowned six standouts for 2026—from a 24-year-old flagship to maple, PX sherry, and triple-oak experiments that show Canada’s range.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
The quarterback won two Super Bowls under his tenure and was crowned Super Bowl MVP both times.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowned
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Men’s soccer Davidson finished the season 9-7-3, with three San Diegans playing key roles.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Still, here’s hoping that Barnes is not yet finished writing.—
Dan Sheehan,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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This culminated in 1965 with the creation of the Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Application (NERVA), which was intended to be part of an NTP system.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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At Starbucks, Elliott’s efforts quickly culminated in the appointment of Brian Niccol as CEO, now working to reset the company’s strategy and restore investor confidence.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Through a partnership with ALX, more than 40,000 learners across the continent have completed CFI training, gaining job-ready skills that support workforce development and regional economic growth.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The group completed South Korea's mandatory military service in 2025, allowing all seven members to return to full group promotions.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both concluded the same year, after which McHale played Tad O'Malley on The X-Files reboot.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first project – converting the former Sedgefield Elementary into a Montessori program for pre-K through 6th grade – concluded in August.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Crowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowned. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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