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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
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
For Midsummer this June, traditional festivities celebrating the summer solstice across Europe featured flower crowns, dances around maypoles, and people in embroidered folk costumes.
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Francesca Perry,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time.
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Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Michail led the Rebels to two league crowns and posted an 89-35 record.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
Things like root canals, crowns, or implants can take several visits, need lab work, and require extra care after the procedure.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
This helps to insulate the plant crowns against high temperatures, reduces evaporation of soil moisture, and promotes deeper root growth.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Adhering to traditional Greek Orthodox customs the bride and groom wore wedding crowns and circled the altar three times.
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Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Jalisco, the state the city crowns, is the home of mariachi music, tequila, and Mexican rodeo; a cultural hub which spawned three of Mexico’s greatest 20th-century writers.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Perched atop the world’s tallest building, this duplex penthouse crowns the Burj Khalifa with 21,000 square feet of sky-high potential.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.
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CNN Money,
8 June 2026
French Open crowns a pair of first-time champions Alexander Zverev hits a forehand Sunday against Flavio Cobolli during the French Open final at Roland Garros in Paris.
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Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
The league crowns champions in 24 men’s and women’s sports and the four former Pac-12 schools won half of them.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
The global event brings together contestants from around the world competing for the crown, with full multiplatform coverage from preliminary events to the final broadcast, when the reigning Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico, crowns her successor.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Some produce pale purple flowers that form crowns around deep green foliage, but others bloom in pink, red, blue, and white hues.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 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.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
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Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
For Midsummer this June, traditional festivities celebrating the summer solstice across Europe featured flower crowns, dances around maypoles, and people in embroidered folk costumes.
—
Francesca Perry,
Vogue,
29 June 2026
Cambodians in attendance were able to see the ancient crowns, rings, earrings and necklaces in person for the first time.
—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
Michail led the Rebels to two league crowns and posted an 89-35 record.
—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
Things like root canals, crowns, or implants can take several visits, need lab work, and require extra care after the procedure.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 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,
25 June 2026
Adhering to traditional Greek Orthodox customs the bride and groom wore wedding crowns and circled the altar three times.
—
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
Jalisco, the state the city crowns, is the home of mariachi music, tequila, and Mexican rodeo; a cultural hub which spawned three of Mexico’s greatest 20th-century writers.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
Two compelling series of events, played at the most worthy courses, for the highest stakes, culminating in a true postseason that crowns the best golfer in the world.
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Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Perched atop the world’s tallest building, this duplex penthouse crowns the Burj Khalifa with 21,000 square feet of sky-high potential.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
With its brilliant white surface reflecting the searing Spanish sun, the cross that crowns the Tower of Jesus Christ (the other 17 towers are dedicated to the 12 apostles, four Evangelists and the Virgin Mary) is as tall as a five-story building and weighs around 100 tons.
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CNN Money,
8 June 2026
French Open crowns a pair of first-time champions Alexander Zverev hits a forehand Sunday against Flavio Cobolli during the French Open final at Roland Garros in Paris.
—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
The league crowns champions in 24 men’s and women’s sports and the four former Pac-12 schools won half of them.
—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
The global event brings together contestants from around the world competing for the crown, with full multiplatform coverage from preliminary events to the final broadcast, when the reigning Miss Universe, Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico, crowns her successor.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
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Images of King wearing lei, garlands that are synonymous with Hawaiian culture, have been previously published -- but most of the photos displayed in Hawaii’s new exhibit have never been seen before.
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For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.
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The lawsuit was officially launched in July after Hernandez won two state finals in triple jump and high jump, and won second place in long jump, at last year's championships.
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The 2026 championships began on Monday, June 29, and are due to conclude with the women's and men's finals on Sunday, July 12.
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From the cheapest cuts to the most expensive, Argentina is tops, asserts Barahona, who has worked in restaurants across Argentina, Uruguay, and Texas.
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Think jackets, skirts, tops and shorts finished on both sides.
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Lo Cleso finishes after having an earlier goal waved off for offside.
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Given that Spain won its final group game yesterday, the European champion will be awaiting whoever finishes second in Group J.
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Also in the chest were the Earl and Countess’ coronets, small crowns worn by the nobility for the ceremonial occasion of a monarch’s ascension to their throne, which are shaped to include decorative elements which indicate the rank of the peer wearing them.
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Bocas is blessed with more than a dozen excellent dive sites including underwater caves and pinnacles, reef walls, drift dive locations, and wrecks like the Barco Viejo and Mystic Wind.
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Though the top section of the Chimney Tops Trail (along with its rocky pinnacles) are closed due to fire damage, this is still one sight worth seeing.
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Some racks can be left inside the oven during a self-clean cycle and wiped clean after the cycle completes.
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Details like these have a direct influence on whether a customer completes the purchase and returns.
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The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history.
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Camilla has also been spotted wearing more of Queen Elizabeth's diadems, such as the Belgian Sapphire Tiara and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, and even wore the one sported by Princess Eugenie at her October 2018 nuptials.
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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