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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
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
No team in any sport from a City school has ever produced a longer streak and no coach has more City crowns than Kling’s 55 (33 boys, 22 girls).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Vivid green foliage provides a backdrop for crowns of rich, pale purple blooms that form masses of color.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Implants can provide a long-term solution, although treatment usually takes longer than veneers or crowns.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Brassicas will also persist if their central crowns aren’t damaged.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Koufax threw four no-hitters, including a perfect game, and was the World Series MVP twice, after leading the Dodgers to crowns in 1963 and '65.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The gang, many of whom were part of the Doan family, robbed the Bucks County treasury of a large sum — 1,200 silver Spanish dollars and 400 silver French crowns, as well as other cash.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 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
The Falcons have now won seven Open crowns to CCA’s three.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
No team in any sport from a City school has ever produced a longer streak and no coach has more City crowns than Kling’s 55 (33 boys, 22 girls).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Vivid green foliage provides a backdrop for crowns of rich, pale purple blooms that form masses of color.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Implants can provide a long-term solution, although treatment usually takes longer than veneers or crowns.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Brassicas will also persist if their central crowns aren’t damaged.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Koufax threw four no-hitters, including a perfect game, and was the World Series MVP twice, after leading the Dodgers to crowns in 1963 and '65.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The gang, many of whom were part of the Doan family, robbed the Bucks County treasury of a large sum — 1,200 silver Spanish dollars and 400 silver French crowns, as well as other cash.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 22 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
Noun
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All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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Indiana owns eight of the conference’s 13 national championships in the sport.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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His predecessors, especially Terry Francona and John Farrell, did not last nearly so long after their championships.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Most are going to regrow short shoots along their trunks with normal growth at the tops.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Girls’ styles include shorts, relaxed graphic tops and crop tops while boys’ styles include short-sleeve Ts, short-sleeve button-ups and pants.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Edison finishes the regular season tied with Marina for third place in the league standings.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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By the time the trial finishes, Halioua may already have had the drug on the market for years.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Noun
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The theater, declared a landmark in 1988, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Canyonlands National Park The desert landscape of Canyonlands National Park is marked with towering rock pinnacles, remote canyons, and Indigenous American rock paintings.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 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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Counter heights vary on purpose.—
Amy Kunst,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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In the 2024-25 season, Mitchell took the program to new heights.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The sentencing, handed down by the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, completes the final prosecution tied to McKeever's death.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Miami-Dade Prosecutor Andres Perez argued Wednesday that the report should remain confidential until the State Attorney’s Office completes an investigation into Officer Garcia’s firing of his weapon.—
Brittany Wallman,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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