Synonyms of crowning

crowning 1 of 2

adjective

as in culminating

Related Words

• culminating
• highest
• climactic
• crestal
• apical
• meridian
• climacteric
• apocalyptic
• epochal
• crucial
• fateful
• apogean
• high
• momentous
• life-and-death
• crossover
• critical
• earthshaking
• pivotal
• vital
• payoff
• watershed
• deciding
• decisive
• make-or-break
• cataclysmal
• go-no-go

Dissimilar Words

• trivial
• insignificant
• unimportant
• anticlimactic
• inconsequential
• indecisive
• noncritical

crowning

2 of 2

verb

present participle of crown

as in finishing

to bring to a triumphant conclusion

the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• culminating
• finishing
• completing
• climaxing
• concluding
• capping (off)
• terminating
• wrapping up
• rounding (off or out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crowning

Adjective

Putting him on the almighty dollar would be the crowning achievement of these efforts. — Jacques Hymans, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

But a turn of the tide began to look inevitable, and Harry Kane produced his crowning moment in an England shirt. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 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

While many would see this as a crowning achievement, Masubuchi plans to keep on running. — Ashley Grams, CBS News, 18 May 2026

Verb

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

But about five minutes into their drive down Interstate 37, Mariah felt the baby crowning. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 26 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

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

Rosberg believes crowning a 19-year-old F1 champion is totally possible. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026