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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
Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Prior to the procession, colorful danza folklórica groups, wearing marigold crowns and sombreros decorated with bright lights, and other artists showcased Mexican music as part of the event.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
My new zirconia crowns look natural and feel strong.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In Babylonian and Assyrian artworks, too, feathers are often seen covering the bodies of deities or embellishing royal crowns.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Capturing three straight Division 2 state crowns and seven consecutive Hockomock League titles is proof.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
No thrones, no crowns, no kings!
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At the eastern end, a 37-foot bronze sculpture of William Penn crowns City Hall, created by Alexander Milne Calder.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
On the 19th, Venus joins the party in your sign, just two days before the partial solar eclipse in your sign crowns you with new beginnings.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 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
In that situation, which is what unfolded on Election Night, a process of elimination crowns the top vote-getter after all other ballots have been redistributed to the leading candidates based on second-choice, third-choice or even fourth-choice picks.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Prior to the procession, colorful danza folklórica groups, wearing marigold crowns and sombreros decorated with bright lights, and other artists showcased Mexican music as part of the event.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
My new zirconia crowns look natural and feel strong.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
In Babylonian and Assyrian artworks, too, feathers are often seen covering the bodies of deities or embellishing royal crowns.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Capturing three straight Division 2 state crowns and seven consecutive Hockomock League titles is proof.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
No thrones, no crowns, no kings!
—ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
The single day event, which has grown in size and scope over the last few years, is capped by an awards ceremony that crowns the best of show followed by a military-style jet fly-over.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At the eastern end, a 37-foot bronze sculpture of William Penn crowns City Hall, created by Alexander Milne Calder.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
On the 19th, Venus joins the party in your sign, just two days before the partial solar eclipse in your sign crowns you with new beginnings.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 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
Noun
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Our favorite faux garlands are currently 25% off, and both live and fake winter wreaths are up to 40% discounted over at Serena & Lily.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pep Guardiola’s team have six championships in that time to Liverpool’s two.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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As fans have seen, The Miz and Cena have history, including battles over various championships.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Edge finishes are kept thin so tops stay flat.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Everyone who finishes the test will get 100% correct.—
Emery Petchauer,
The Conversation,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Selena Quintanilla is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of Latin music.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jagged summit of Crestone Peak, Colorado’s seventh-highest mountain, looks like a camel’s back, with two rocky pinnacles jutting skyward from the Sangre de Cristo range.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Rosenkrantz never wrote her book but, in a sense, Sachs completes it for her—not in scope, of course, but in depth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Select the heated dry cycle or leave the dishwasher door slightly ajar to promote drying after the cycle completes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Still, Fisher’s shot was pivotal in determining the winner the last time the two franchises that defined the century’s first decade faced each other while near the peaks of their respective powers.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with up to 8 inches along the highest peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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