crowns 1 of 2

plural of crown
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as in garlands
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon

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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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crowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of crown
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
Noun
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 The heist targeted the Galerie d'Apollon, a first-floor wing of the museum that houses hardstone jewels, diamonds, and crowns won by French royals. Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 Mauer guided Macalester College to a conference baseball title during his lone year at the Scots’ helm and led Humboldt High to seven city championships, three Twin City crowns and three regional titles. Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2025 No thrones, no crowns, no kings! ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025 While zirconia crowns are available, they are milled, a process that limits design complexity and carries risks of micro-cracking. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 Free paper crowns are available with a similar design. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 15 Oct. 2025 In this case, winners received $60, 000 checks, crowns from Tiffany’s, and accolades from Serena Williams. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 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
  • The holiday decor scene is saturated—nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, bow garlands, wreaths, strings of snowflakes, glittery pinecones, and that nativity scene that’s been passed down for generations.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Standing tall at 7 feet, the pre-lit tree features plush branches with plenty of room for ornaments, garlands, and ribbons.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • Conversely, the Jays paid Guerrero $325 million of his contract up front in a signing bonus, according to figures provided by Spotrac, to try and win their first World Series since back-to-back championships in 1992-93.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The 31-year-old is a three-time Chicago Marathon winner and has a world championships gold medal over the distance from 2019.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Fans with the option to purchase could choose seats in one of four categories; Category 1 is what FIFA officials call the best seats, Category 4 is somewhere around the tops of stadiums.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Use a garden hose, kitchen or shower sprayer to wash off every surface of the plant, including the tops and bottoms of foliage and in between leaves and branches.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Even in JSerra finishes 3-7, its power rating on HSratings could be high enough to claim an at-large spot in Division 2.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Selena Quintanilla is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of Latin music.
    Evan Burke, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
  • 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
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  • Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall.
    MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Take your seasonal experience to new heights at The Lost Square rooftop, where Alpine Village is open from November 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • One of Patrick’s drawings now hangs there as a gift from Fabio himself, a gesture that completes a circle of devotion between artist, mother, and custodian.
    Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rather than a gift shop with souvenirs and expensive bottles to add to your collection, the tour culminates in a sleek tasting room.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
  • For physicians, our pipeline starts with medical students, continues through residency and fellowship, and culminates in selecting top candidates as attending surgeons.
    Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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