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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
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
With precocious freshman Keaton Wagler and the Balkan ballers, this might be Underwood’s crowning moment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And, of course, presiding over it all is the Acropolis, the crowning achievement of the classical age.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting rid of the government that came to power in the 1979 Iranian Revolution is something that Trump—and many others—would consider a crowning legacy achievement, one that had eluded his predecessors.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Last March, some months after that moment on the beach, Caravaggio 2025, the crowning exhibition of the Jubilee, opened at Palazzo Barberini.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Biles also watched Ilia Malinin in person last night, in what was expected to be a crowning moment for the American in the men's singles figure skating final.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
His crowning achievement was leading the Panthers to the 2017 Class 8A state championship.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Her other crowning achievement, Social Security, provides a vital financial safety net for more than 23 million adults and children.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite her historic Olympic success, Humphries calls her son her crowning achievement.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Sushi aficionados will gravitate to the supplemental options for cult favorites like shimmery kohada and sticky-buttery nodoguro, and fleeting seasonal delicacies like kawahagi, a winter fish often intensified with a crowning slice of its own liver.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The green cornice crowning the roofline had begun to fade, while layers of black paint and tattered posters peeled from the building’s exterior.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
One of Cox’s crowning achievements is Oak Lawn Place, an affordable housing complex opened in 2024 for LGBTQ seniors on a short stretch off Inwood Road.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Stu Forster/Getty Images Having learnt nothing from crowning Arsenal champions in January, the football public now expect Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
With precocious freshman Keaton Wagler and the Balkan ballers, this might be Underwood’s crowning moment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And, of course, presiding over it all is the Acropolis, the crowning achievement of the classical age.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting rid of the government that came to power in the 1979 Iranian Revolution is something that Trump—and many others—would consider a crowning legacy achievement, one that had eluded his predecessors.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Last March, some months after that moment on the beach, Caravaggio 2025, the crowning exhibition of the Jubilee, opened at Palazzo Barberini.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Biles also watched Ilia Malinin in person last night, in what was expected to be a crowning moment for the American in the men's singles figure skating final.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
His crowning achievement was leading the Panthers to the 2017 Class 8A state championship.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Verb
Only San Francisco bucked the trend, with pet owners in the Bay Area crowning the golden retriever as the most popular pedigreed dog breed.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Her other crowning achievement, Social Security, provides a vital financial safety net for more than 23 million adults and children.
—Amanda Hatch, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Despite her historic Olympic success, Humphries calls her son her crowning achievement.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.
—Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Sushi aficionados will gravitate to the supplemental options for cult favorites like shimmery kohada and sticky-buttery nodoguro, and fleeting seasonal delicacies like kawahagi, a winter fish often intensified with a crowning slice of its own liver.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The green cornice crowning the roofline had begun to fade, while layers of black paint and tattered posters peeled from the building’s exterior.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2026
One of Cox’s crowning achievements is Oak Lawn Place, an affordable housing complex opened in 2024 for LGBTQ seniors on a short stretch off Inwood Road.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Stu Forster/Getty Images Having learnt nothing from crowning Arsenal champions in January, the football public now expect Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowning
Verb
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For the last quarter of the 20th century, presidents and Congresses of both parties annually debated how to reduce deficits and several times reached consequential multi-year deals, culminating during the second Clinton term in four straight years of surpluses.—
Jackie Calmes,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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National song festivals and spontaneous singing were major tools to protest the Soviet occupation, culminating in the restoration of independence on August 20, 1991.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soorty partnered with finishing technology company Jeanologia on Easy Wash, a capsule collection built on a less-is-more philosophy.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Dave Gavitt started the league while finishing up his coaching career at Providence, and then tapped his right-hand man, Mike Tranghese, to take over.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So what is preventing this big climactic battle from happening now?—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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During the film’s climactic fight sequence — shot over five punishing days — MacPherson tore his adductor muscle off the bone, fractured his pelvis, and broke his nose.—
Sean Sennett,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cardoso and Williams were both absent from the first day of training camp while completing duties for their overseas teams.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Meanwhile, the opposite was happening in the apical dendrites: The difference in their response to unexpected stimuli increased over time.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Nov. 2021
Adjective
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Crowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowning. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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