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as in championships
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 tops
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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as in finishes
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowns
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But with a domestic premiere figure like that and global figures reaching as high as $187 million, the thrilling conclusion to the sprawling Conjuring universe may be coming for those crowns, too.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Sacramento State won Big Sky Conference crowns in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and reached the FCS playoffs in 2023 before injuries helped doom the 2024 season, resulting in three victories.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
The Houston Texans have won back-to-back division crowns with 10-win seasons, while the Jaguars won three years ago with nine wins.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Jenny Shin of Torrance High School won back-top-back crowns in 2008 and ’09.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Amber Goff made birthday crowns and embroidered them.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The two world leaders will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the post that crowns Anchorage to its south.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Enid is appalled at this brutal treatment of Thing and crowns him an honorary wolf-pack member.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 23-year-old Italian is seeking back-to-back US Open crowns, a feat not accomplished since Roger Federer's run in 2008.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But with a domestic premiere figure like that and global figures reaching as high as $187 million, the thrilling conclusion to the sprawling Conjuring universe may be coming for those crowns, too.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Sacramento State won Big Sky Conference crowns in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and reached the FCS playoffs in 2023 before injuries helped doom the 2024 season, resulting in three victories.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
The Houston Texans have won back-to-back division crowns with 10-win seasons, while the Jaguars won three years ago with nine wins.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Jenny Shin of Torrance High School won back-top-back crowns in 2008 and ’09.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Amber Goff made birthday crowns and embroidered them.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, neighborhoods shift from bohemian Exarchia to elegant Kolonaki—as the Acropolis crowns the skyline.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The two world leaders will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the post that crowns Anchorage to its south.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Enid is appalled at this brutal treatment of Thing and crowns him an honorary wolf-pack member.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dust off your fake cobwebs and sparkly garlands, but don’t forget to level up your Halloween Squishmallows collection, too.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz and Sinner have combined for the last seven major championships and nine of the last 12.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Australian is best known for his career as a mixed martial artist, having won championships in both the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Australian Fighting Championship (AFC).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Sep. 2025
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The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carson Beck finishes the game 22 of 24 for 267 yards and 2 touchdowns.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Golden State finishes its inaugural regular season with two games against the Minnesota Lynx and one against the Seattle Storm.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The pinnacles seem endless yet no two are exactly the same — like fossilized snowflakes.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests this disruption may stem from alterations in normal neurodevelopmental processes that happen as adolescents mature — especially since the higher end of the typical age range of onset is when the brain completes maturation, D’Souza said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling completes 25 of 43 passes for 382 yards and four TDs and hits Quentin Burrell for the winning 2-point conversion pass as Mount Carmel tops Moeller 43-42 in Ohio.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The film culminates with an escalating parade of pain inflicted on Marv and Harry, and John deftly varied the pace and intensity of his cartooning — with heavy use of pizzicato strings, triangle, and legato bass clarinets — to match the progression.—
Tim Greiving,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The trip culminates in a scenic cruise past historic temples and lively markets along Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, followed by a farewell dinner at a waterside restaurant.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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