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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
Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The bakery also has beautifully frosted butter cookies in various shapes like masks and crowns.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
However, both styles could find their legs again amid wider calls for the return of playful trends (think unicorn makeup, glittery shadow and flower crowns) coming from within the beauty community now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Marino retired as the new millennium began, and what was waiting to greet Miami was Tom Brady and an epic run of New England dominance, with six Super Bowl crowns from 2001 to 2018.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Roxy Ogle, 21, went to the American Girl Café location in Los Angeles in January 2025 with a friend, glammed up in dresses and birthday crowns.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Teal wingtips spread, green and yellow plumage vivid against red crowns, the striking birds sailed directly overhead.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Charmaine’s crowns the Proper Hotel with its fire pits and a style‑savvy crowd, and Bar Sprezzatura layers Venetian charm onto a tucked‑away courtyard.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The audience crowns an abolitionist the champion of each episode, to return and compete in the season finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The festival typically crowns a Miss Vietnam of San Diego and there are markets for artisan creators and food sellers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Shrimp & Crab Louie crowns a jiggly horseradish panna cotta layer that seals the cocktail sauce below.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When Dancing with the Stars crowns the season 34 winner tonight, the victor will receive a fancy and rather heavy trophy that was named after the late Len Goodman.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The special arrives just one week after the season finale crowns a new Len Goodman Mirrorball champion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
Other counterprotesters mockingly impersonated billionaires by donning crowns or top hats.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The bakery also has beautifully frosted butter cookies in various shapes like masks and crowns.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
However, both styles could find their legs again amid wider calls for the return of playful trends (think unicorn makeup, glittery shadow and flower crowns) coming from within the beauty community now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Marino retired as the new millennium began, and what was waiting to greet Miami was Tom Brady and an epic run of New England dominance, with six Super Bowl crowns from 2001 to 2018.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Roxy Ogle, 21, went to the American Girl Café location in Los Angeles in January 2025 with a friend, glammed up in dresses and birthday crowns.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Teal wingtips spread, green and yellow plumage vivid against red crowns, the striking birds sailed directly overhead.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Temperatures should drop throughout the game, settling in the mid to upper 50s by the time the confetti begins flying and the NFL crowns its next champion.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Charmaine’s crowns the Proper Hotel with its fire pits and a style‑savvy crowd, and Bar Sprezzatura layers Venetian charm onto a tucked‑away courtyard.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The audience crowns an abolitionist the champion of each episode, to return and compete in the season finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The festival typically crowns a Miss Vietnam of San Diego and there are markets for artisan creators and food sellers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Shrimp & Crab Louie crowns a jiggly horseradish panna cotta layer that seals the cocktail sauce below.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When Dancing with the Stars crowns the season 34 winner tonight, the victor will receive a fancy and rather heavy trophy that was named after the late Len Goodman.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The special arrives just one week after the season finale crowns a new Len Goodman Mirrorball champion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
Noun
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Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Cloud bands and satellites Binoculars show Jupiter as a tiny disk, while a medium-size telescope reveals numerous dark belts, light zones and a wealth of festoons, garlands, ovals and other features extending here and there.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Seahawks are now the 17th franchise to win multiple championships.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But this marks the first Super Bowl for the Pats without Bill Belichick as head coach and Tom Brady as quarterback — the teams’ previous six championships were all won with that super duo.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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First place finishes for the Raiders included Raina Wu in the 100 free and the 200 free relay team.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Panarin finishes his Rangers career ranked ninth in franchise history in points (607), eighth in assists (402) and 14th in goals (207).—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As required by state law and county policy, details of the complaint, the individual involved, and the substance of the allegation are not made public until the board completes its work.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
5 Feb. 2026
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Now, David Greaves completes his late father’s work, lovingly assembling the footage into a warm narrative that flows naturally from moment to moment.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This week's declines leave the S&P 500 down almost 30 percent from their October 2025 peaks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gulf Coast getaways, from Alabama’s beaches to the Florida Panhandle, are lovely in late spring and again in early fall, before summer’s heat peaks or winter visitors arrive.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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