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as in finishing
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowning
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Winning the quadrennial tournament is considered the crowning achievement of a player’s career, and previous editions have seen some scintillating and era-defining performances from the GOATs over the decades.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
His crowning moment was a beautiful Cruyff turn that took him between two opponents before delivering a wonderful cross that somehow eluded Lineker.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
The crowning Pride Parade happens on Sunday (August 9, 2026), with this year marking the event's 25th anniversary.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
29 May 2026
While many would see this as a crowning achievement, Masubuchi plans to keep on running.
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Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Jaquez, who was one of six seniors on the court, had a crowning performance in her final game as a Bruin with a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
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Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Jersey Mike's maintained its crowning spot in the sandwich category, while Papa Johns and Pizza Hut tied for pizza, Starbucks led the coffee pack and Burger King and Culver's were the winners in burgers.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
At an age where most of his peers have transitioned out of their playing careers, Staal delivered his crowning professional achievement.
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Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But the baby was already crowning.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Rosberg believes crowning a 19-year-old F1 champion is totally possible.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
Outside of golf’s four majors, where dart-throwing approach shots and chip-in birdies suck up most of the oxygen, many annual PGA Tour stops quietly serve a second purpose beyond crowning a champion on Sunday afternoon.
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Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
One of the season’s crowning achievements was its depiction of the game’s iconic Las Vegas Strip, with a size and scale unparalleled by anything else on television.
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Scott Huver,
Variety,
20 May 2026
That combination of luxuriousness and practicality inspires readers to continue crowning it a winner.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Adjective
In what could be one of the most significant sports moments in AT&T Stadium’s history, Messi seized a crowning achievement in an illustrious career — one that many believe to be the greatest of all time.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Winning the quadrennial tournament is considered the crowning achievement of a player’s career, and previous editions have seen some scintillating and era-defining performances from the GOATs over the decades.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
His crowning moment was a beautiful Cruyff turn that took him between two opponents before delivering a wonderful cross that somehow eluded Lineker.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
The crowning Pride Parade happens on Sunday (August 9, 2026), with this year marking the event's 25th anniversary.
—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
29 May 2026
While many would see this as a crowning achievement, Masubuchi plans to keep on running.
—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Jaquez, who was one of six seniors on the court, had a crowning performance in her final game as a Bruin with a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Meanwhile, Liam’s prom date Silvana matched him by crowning her black pixie cut with a hot pink accent on the top of her head.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Jersey Mike's maintained its crowning spot in the sandwich category, while Papa Johns and Pizza Hut tied for pizza, Starbucks led the coffee pack and Burger King and Culver's were the winners in burgers.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
At an age where most of his peers have transitioned out of their playing careers, Staal delivered his crowning professional achievement.
—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But the baby was already crowning.
—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Rosberg believes crowning a 19-year-old F1 champion is totally possible.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
Outside of golf’s four majors, where dart-throwing approach shots and chip-in birdies suck up most of the oxygen, many annual PGA Tour stops quietly serve a second purpose beyond crowning a champion on Sunday afternoon.
—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
One of the season’s crowning achievements was its depiction of the game’s iconic Las Vegas Strip, with a size and scale unparalleled by anything else on television.
—
Scott Huver,
Variety,
20 May 2026
That combination of luxuriousness and practicality inspires readers to continue crowning it a winner.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowning
Adjective
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Angèle, the makeup artist, has been writing a real-life account of her observations at work, and her writings apostrophize the action, most extensively during a climactic scene in which the staging of the runway show falls prey to bad weather.
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The ending of van Dongen’s journey was decidedly anti-climactic.
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The book chronicles the vast undertaking, involving over 130,000 people and massive facilities, culminating in the tense Trinity Test on July 16, 1945.
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On Thursday afternoon, a series of speakers culminating with Wright delivered remarks to an audience that included representatives from the nuclear companies in the Department of Energy’s Reactor Pilot Program.
Adjective
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Within hours, the wound epidermis becomes innervated by nearby nerve fibers, forming what biologists call the apical epidermal cap.
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Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.
Verb
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Arenas also uncharacteristically struggled finishing at the rim and with his shot selection, two skills that previously were seen as strengths.
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McLaren had a slightly less mediocre time, finishing fourth (Oscar Piastri) and seventh (Lando Norris), with Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull in sixth.
Adjective
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.
Verb
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Because of this, the Mandala Healing Center places significant emphasis on aftercare planning and alumni community engagement designed to help clients maintain stability after completing formal treatment programs.
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In Arizona, applicants completing the federal form that do not provide citizenship proof may be registered as voting in only federal elections, but are not eligible to vote for president or by mail.
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“Crowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowning. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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