crowned

past tense of crown
as in finished
to bring to a triumphant conclusion the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crowned The winning appetizer, though, was the aesthetically humble but nonetheless delicious jumbo lump crab cake, a mustardy affair crowned with pickled radish. Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Princess Kate has been crowned Tatler’s best dressed numerous times before, most recently in 2022. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Earlier this month, Bryce Alakai and Trinity Tatum were crowned the winners of the dating show, going home with a $50,000 grand prize. Carolyn Burt, Daily News, 28 July 2026 Continue reading … CHART CHAMP — Best US state crowned in annual rankings — who's on top and where your state ranks. FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Last season, Inter were crowned Italian champions for the 21st time in their first campaign under coach Cristian Chivu, having reached the Champions League final the previous year in which they were defeated 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain. David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026 In addition, the winner of the women’s ladder match will be crowned interim champion while Rhea Ripley, the current champion, remains injured. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Fantano, who recently crowned himself the most impactful music critic of the past decade, of course has a few things to say about it. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 July 2026 Photo of the Week Top of the World – Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in a bad-spirited FIFA World Cup Final to be crowned champions for the second time in their history. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowned
Verb
  • After a shot by midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta was spilt by goalkeeper Jordyn Bloomer, Hopkins finished the rebound in the fifth minute for the opening goal at CPKC Stadium.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals rounded out the top six, both securing playoff berths, while Lucknow Super Giants finished last on both business and brand value at $122 million following Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as captain.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Luis Morales relieved Basso and allowed a big rally in the eighth that saw the Tigers bat around and culminated in a Dillon Dingler grand slam.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2025, those and other efforts culminated in the category’s federal recognition.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • Mississippi’s medical examiner has completed Nolan Wells’ autopsy report, officials told NBC News on Thursday.
    Kenzi Abou-Sabe, NBC news, 31 July 2026
  • The Glazer family, led by the late billionaire Malcolm Glazer, completed its takeover of Manchester United in 2005.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, voted to join the crew union IATSE in an election that concluded on Tuesday.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The group concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily — up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee — is unlikely to cause harm in most adults.
    Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 21 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Crowned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowned. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on crowned

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster