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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Noun
Discussions will examine the historical significance of crowns and tiaras, museum conservation practices, and the gemstones that define these remarkable objects. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 Sac State’s momentum included rising to FCS prominence in 2019 under coach Troy Taylor, who led the Hornets to three Big Sky Conference crowns in the program’s best stretch in program history before he was hired away by Stanford. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026 These pests are excellent hiders, but they can often be spotted lurking under plant leaves and around plant crowns. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 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
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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
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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
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  • One major difference is that sports are weighted based on NFHS and statewide participation numbers and the number of championships awarded by the GHSA.
    Chip Saye, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • The shortstop said years earlier his only goal was to beat Yogi Berra’s record for championships; Berra later teased Jeter about his 10-5 lead in World Series rings.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
  • Coming up with new ways to rework these timeless basics can prove challenging, especially when soaring temperatures leave little room for layering, so rely on these celebrity outfits built around the simple tops as your guide.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026
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  • The British rider finishes safely at the back of the main pack during the final stage, arm-in-arm with his teammates during the mostly ceremonial final stage ending on the Champs-Elysees.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • Generally limited to around 1,200 bottles, Olde Saint’s Keep takes the brand’s single pot still whiskey and finishes it for between 6 and 9 months in casks from other Colorado distilleries.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Sunday’s race completes his season, as there are no world championships being held in 2026.
    Jim Barnes July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • If the deal has not closed after September 30, additional consideration begins accruing daily at a rate equivalent to 25 cents a share every 90 days, payable when the transaction eventually completes.
    Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 26 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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