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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
Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Fathers from local community groups and representatives from parenting and family organizations were invited to the fun event, where small children were entertained with crafts and invited to make their own paper crowns.
—Megan Hustwaite, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Redding has captured eight Super Bowl crowns in his 38 seasons as coach of the Hornets.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
South Sumter outscored Leesburg for the 2A-7 crowns.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Bhutan’s royal weddings feature crowns instead of tiaras.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
This helps to insulate the plant crowns against high temperatures, reduces evaporation of soil moisture, and promotes deeper root growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Alliums appear to inhibit the growth of asparagus, and their large bulbs can interfere with asparagus crowns.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The festival’s signature visuals — glitter, flower crowns, oversized hats and creative outfits — have become almost as famous as the music itself.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Nebraska’s men are 0-8 all-time in the annual postseason that crowns a national champion.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Pancake lovers across Austin can grab a free meal Tuesday at IHOP, when the company officially crowns the first Tuesday of March as its annual National Pancake Day.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The nomination crowns remarkable achievements since the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour began.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the University Interscholastic League restructured the basketball playoffs to resemble the 6A football postseason format, which splits qualifying teams into two divisions based on enrollment and crowns two champions in each classification.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Completed in 2017, the single-story residence crowns nearly an acre of land along the upscale street of Via Marina.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The rest of the nail is only shiny, enhancing even more the strength of the silver that crowns the nail.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Fathers from local community groups and representatives from parenting and family organizations were invited to the fun event, where small children were entertained with crafts and invited to make their own paper crowns.
—Megan Hustwaite, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Redding has captured eight Super Bowl crowns in his 38 seasons as coach of the Hornets.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
South Sumter outscored Leesburg for the 2A-7 crowns.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Bhutan’s royal weddings feature crowns instead of tiaras.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
This helps to insulate the plant crowns against high temperatures, reduces evaporation of soil moisture, and promotes deeper root growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Alliums appear to inhibit the growth of asparagus, and their large bulbs can interfere with asparagus crowns.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
The festival’s signature visuals — glitter, flower crowns, oversized hats and creative outfits — have become almost as famous as the music itself.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some produce pale purple flowers that form crowns around deep green foliage, but others bloom in pink, red, blue, and white hues.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Nebraska’s men are 0-8 all-time in the annual postseason that crowns a national champion.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Pancake lovers across Austin can grab a free meal Tuesday at IHOP, when the company officially crowns the first Tuesday of March as its annual National Pancake Day.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
The nomination crowns remarkable achievements since the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour began.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the University Interscholastic League restructured the basketball playoffs to resemble the 6A football postseason format, which splits qualifying teams into two divisions based on enrollment and crowns two champions in each classification.
—Myah Taylor, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Completed in 2017, the single-story residence crowns nearly an acre of land along the upscale street of Via Marina.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The rest of the nail is only shiny, enhancing even more the strength of the silver that crowns the nail.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
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Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
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Coming up next in the track and field season are league championships followed by CIF Southern Section competition.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Then, Boston would need to overcome reigning champion OKC, Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs or whoever else emerges from the West to claim the unlikeliest of championships.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In that heartbreaking scene, Hal (Cranston) finishes setting up the elaborate domino run, only to set it off when leaving the room to pick up a video camera.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Santana finishes a shot from 15 yards out on a pass from Dylan Watson as the Texans take advantage of a counterattack to extend their lead.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here’s everything to know about Meghan Markle’s wedding tiara, the drama surrounding it, and the diadems that didn’t make the cut for her royal nuptials.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Stocks pulled back from their record heights on a shaky Wall Street on Thursday following mixed profit reports from Tesla and other big companies.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Without the liability of actors whose voices will deepen and heights will shoot up over time, Netflix can continue to exploit this IP as long as its audience desires, looking ever-more-solipsistically inward rather than branching out.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The eyes of the nation will be on the Peach State as Governor Brian Kemp completes his second term, unable to run again, and leaving a vacuum for a new conservative, or liberal, leader in the South.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stephenie completes the task and gets a Steal a Vote.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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