THRONED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

throned

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past tense of throne

as in crowned

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At 17, she was crowned a Cotton Bowl Princess in the state of Missouri, and with the honor came the chance to escort then-president Harry Truman to the state fair.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
In the end, The Cheese Curd Shack was crowned the winner of our contest.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

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With the press world’s help, Omar Jamal was anointed as the authoritative voice on all political issues concerning Minnesota’s Somali community and the Somali population at large in America.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Kevin, from the reports of many, was not so subtle in his efforts to ramp up his public relations campaign for his candidacy — and in some circles he was anointed as the favorite to be Bob’s successor.

— Bob Chapek, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

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Past violent offenses by US servicemembers have created deep tension between the US and Japan, particularly on Okinawa, where most of the 50,000 US troops in Japan reside.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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The King’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, is also expected to be consecrated during the ceremony.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Still, there were only eight African Anglican clergy in Kenya by 1920, and the first Kenyan bishops would not be consecrated until 1955.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

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