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
With its victory, Spain became the first nation to simultaneously hold the World Cup crowns in both men’s and women’s soccer. Tim Reynolds, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026 University of Basel says the device could help prepare teeth for crowns and reduce the number of dental appointments needed for treatment. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 Full Smile Makeover Antalya has become one of the busiest destinations for smile makeovers, combining cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers with restorative treatments including crowns, bridges and dental implants. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 There are no guards at the gate, no crowns in the locker room and, as far as anyone knows, no requirement to bow before hitting a driver. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 15 July 2026 After the dip, Neele lay on the dance floor laughing as Devin scrambled to pick up their crowns before helping her up. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 Ahead, Sharkey shares more advice for mastering boho style, along with her product recommendations that check flower crowns at the door. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 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, 4 July 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
Verb
The Loop · Michigan Avenue LH Rooftop crowns the 1923 Beaux-Arts LondonHouse Chicago with one of the city’s best vantage points. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Tzolis starts the move in his own half and crowns it after exchanging multiple passes and easing his way past a tackle in a matter of seconds. Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Tying the entire house together, a dramatic clock tower crowns the space, a symbolic reminder that in this game, time is always ticking… but never predictable. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Perched atop the world’s tallest building, this duplex penthouse crowns the Burj Khalifa with 21,000 square feet of sky-high potential. 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
Noun
  • The premier brand is known and loved for creating highly convincing artificial holiday trees, wreaths, and garlands.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • 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.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Cal Poly ended the season with the men placing third in the Big West championships in Houston, setting six school records along the way.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Riley envisioned a dynastic run after James won two NBA championships during his four seasons with the Heat.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Look for tops that have lace, floral embroidery, ruffles, or subtle sheer components with a delicate and sophisticated air, then layer a barn jacket or cardigan on top for additional warmth.
    René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
  • Cushy slides, breezy sundresses, easy two-piece sets, and outfit-making tops are all on sale for $10 or less — and no, that’s not a typo.
    Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • The idea is to find out which team finishes third – a concept many find hard to care about.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • As the Miami Heat’s summer league finishes its work in Las Vegas in the coming days, most of the Heat’s top executives will be in Miami on Thursday to take in a big day for the organization.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The human hand is one of three pinnacles of hominid evolution, along with the brain and the voice box.
    Stephen Witt, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • This administrative validation completes the technical-economic review and establishes the regulatory path required for manufacturing and structural deployment in the Far East region.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • Odysseus then shed his disguise and completes the challenge easily.
    Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • 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.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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