throning

Definition of throningnext
present participle of throne

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throning
Verb
  • Despite her historic Olympic success, Humphries calls her son her crowning achievement.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Pasta with wasabi cream was a solid dish, but the scallops crowning the noodles seemed a touch overcooked and under-seasoned.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This program collects two mid-length documentaries by Raymond Depardon from the mid-1970s, inaugurating a career-spanning interest in former French colonial Africa.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
  • ChatGPT passed that benchmark earlier this year, inaugurating a new technological era, though not necessarily one of superhuman intelligence.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Otherwise, the evening was more about anointing talent that was arguably overdue for awards recognition.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
  • At least one competitor is already anointing Stolz, a seven-time world champ who’s just 21— and only halfway through the Olympic program in Milan—the best ever.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Throning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throning. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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