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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throning
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Finally, Jimmy Kimmel was joined by Ben Affleck as his first guest, crowning Kimmel as Thee Hollywood Insider — with running gags between him and Affleck/Matt Damon, and with similar experiences to Affleck at the Critics Choice Awards.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026 -
His crowning achievement came in 1961, leading the underdog Blackhawks to a Stanley Cup title.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the shoulder pads add structure to the piece, creating a sophisticated look and a balanced shape from top to bottom.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mop the area, allowing at least an hour of drying time before replacing the appliance to ensure lingering moisture is not trapped, creating a breeding ground for mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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The wins come on the heels of the Gotham Film Awards anointing One Battle After Another its Best Feature on Monday, and the New York Film Critics Circle doing the same Tuesday.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
3 Dec. 2025
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Since Ellison’s takeover of Paramount, the company has raised eyebrows for seeming to appease conservative audiences, particularly with CBS News anointing Weiss, who forged her brand as a columnist arguing against progressive politics.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Throning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throning. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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