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as in championship
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown
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as in top
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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Recent Examples of crown
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
In the United States, the play-off system to crown champions doesn’t allow for the current title tour we’re being subjected to with Liverpool.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Janine Henni, People.com, 14 May 2025
Kendrick Lamar was crowned the king of this year's AMA nominations, with a walloping 10 nods.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
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Noun
The future University of Alabama swimmer will also go for her third 200 IM crown after leading qualifying (2:00.03).
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
In the United States, the play-off system to crown champions doesn’t allow for the current title tour we’re being subjected to with Liverpool.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 May 2025
Verb
In 2024, the Duchess of Sussex's engagement ring crowned the list of the world's most searched-for, according to a study from British jeweler Ramsden’s Jewellery.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 14 May 2025
Kendrick Lamar was crowned the king of this year's AMA nominations, with a walloping 10 nods.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
Noun
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There seems to always be another automotive diadem out there, waiting to impart regality to any collection, and it’s often badged with the iconic Prancing Horse.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Danish Royal House confirmed that Queen Margrethe, 85, gave Princess Isabella the diadem with turquoise and diamonds on the occasion of her 18th birthday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Mavs brought in Klay Thompson and his four championship rings during free agency, proudly touting that acquisition as the final piece to compete with Boston and anybody else with championship aspirations.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Swearingen plays Billy Hamilton, a young championship winning bull rider who clashes with McDonough’s Joe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Family Firms Lead, Still Family enterprises are quietly outpacing their public peers in gender diversity at the top.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Verb
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That team finished 7-9. 2002 Dallas Cowboys: Chad Hutchinson, Quincy Carter.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Baltimore finished its trip by winning for only the second time in eight games.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
11 Sep. 2024
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Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2024
Noun
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Arches National Park is known for its colorful stone arches, pinnacles and balanced rocks.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Most apropos is that the statue will be forged by fire, an analogy perfectly befitting Staley and her journey to this pinnacle.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lopez fired a missile into the cage with 4:27 remaining to complete the hat trick, as the Cougars gained some breathing room with an 8-6 advantage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 May 2025
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People whose identity cannot be confirmed or who refuse to complete the additional screening will not be able to pass through airport security, according to the TSA.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Thanks to the chunky heel and platform, these shoes will give you some height while still being easy to walk in.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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At their height under Postecoglou in his debut season, their PPDA was 6.24.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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