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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
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
Cocktails, photo ops, gowns and crowns guaranteed.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Michigan Department of the Attorney General is encouraging any former patients of Salim who suspect that they may have been billed for crowns or other dental work that was not provided to call 1-800-24-ABUSE.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Sandwiched between them is a compass, and next to every vertical display is one of those gear-like crowns.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
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
Crown hydration pushes roots and crowns up through the soil, leaving bumpy, uneven lawn surfaces and winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 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
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
Cocktails, photo ops, gowns and crowns guaranteed.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is 8-4, with its last victory coming against Kansas in 2012, while even mighty UCLA tasted defeat twice in the course of amassing a record 11 crowns.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Michigan Department of the Attorney General is encouraging any former patients of Salim who suspect that they may have been billed for crowns or other dental work that was not provided to call 1-800-24-ABUSE.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Sandwiched between them is a compass, and next to every vertical display is one of those gear-like crowns.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
Crown hydration pushes roots and crowns up through the soil, leaving bumpy, uneven lawn surfaces and winter kill.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 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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The dominant force were Dynamo Kyiv, who had been the old Soviet Union’s most successful club with 13 league championships and had subsequently won 11 of the preceding 12 Ukrainian titles.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Christo Popov won the men’s final at the European badminton championships before losing the doubles final with his older brother Toma Junior Popov on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 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
Verb
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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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Noah Baumbach reached new heights with this bittersweet examination of a relationship in the aftermath of a breaking point.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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And though some of Euphoria’s ensemble players — Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney — saw their acting careers catapult to new heights, others simply didn’t make it.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 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
Cite this Entry
“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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