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crowning

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verb

present participle of crown
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
Adjective
That victory was the crowning moment of an extraordinary 2026 season. Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 With the definition still under review, the GRAS rule proposed Monday is seen as a crowning achievement of Kennedy’s food agenda. Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Putting him on the almighty dollar would be the crowning achievement of these efforts. Jacques Hymans, Washington Post, 20 July 2026 So, this labor deal could be a crowning part of Manfred’s legacy. Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Kirsten Dunst, Brittany Murphy, Denise Richards, Allison Janney, Amy Adams, and a small-town beauty pageant for the crowning title of Dairy Queen—what more is there to say? Air Mail, 4 July 2026 Richland hasn’t had a crowning moment against a local power like Aledo, but sure has gotten close. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 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 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
Verb
In this stunning entryway, McNally paired organic-feeling, textural objects with brass and glass pieces, crowning the space with sculptural magnolia branches. Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 The special will reunite the Islanders after leaving the villa, crowning Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai as the winning couple. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026 Season 8 premiered in early June and concluded with its finale on July 12, crowning winners Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Nominations are open for the latest Readers’ Choice poll — this time crowning the best bakery in town. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs on June 13, crowning a spectacular comeback season and ending a two generation-spanning dignity drought for New York City. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026 In the center sits Kuten La, whom attendants drape with 80 pounds of ceremonial armor, before crowning him with a towering headdress of gold and mirrors, and securing a silk cord tightly around his throat. Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 The internet now has different groups crowning their own hits, making the title more personal than universal. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 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. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowning
Adjective
  • The pilot’s mounting mysteries and climactic cliffhanger might have felt like promises of something shocking.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But the band fury is as climactic as anything that could be done continuing to have the full ensemble play… and Dudamel looked happy enough to put his baton down, turn around and just watch the group play for a few minutes.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The movie charted the life and career of Valens, following him from his farm-working roots to chart-topping fame, and culminating in tragedy when the musician died in an infamous plane crash at 17 years old.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Likewise, the film rewards patience with an agonizingly tender culminating shot — a reminder that some things must change while others linger in the amber of childhood.
    Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Within hours, the wound epidermis becomes innervated by nearby nerve fibers, forming what biologists call the apical epidermal cap.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
  • Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After Keira Barry’s free kick attempt hit off the post, Girelli broke the deadlock in the 89th minute, finishing the rebound for the winner.
    Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Burns held the 54-hole lead at Royal Birkdale last month before ultimately finishing two shots behind winner Ryan Fox.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The new programs let students finish faster by completing as few as 90 credit hours.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Kahn then earned a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Chicago in 1951, completing his studies in under a year.
    News Desk, Artforum, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Crowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowning. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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