triple crown

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Recent Examples of triple crown Mixed Pro Doubles Recap Chao Yi Wang & Len Yang prevented Australian Dennehy from getting a triple crown this weekend by taking the Mixed final over Sahra and her fellow Australian partner Joseph Wild. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The 2021 offensive rookie of the year and 2024 triple crown winner changed his perspective entering this season. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Golden Tempo surged to victory in the 2026 Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Springs in New York, capturing the third and final win of the Triple Crown, just a month after winning the Kentucky Derby. CBS News, 6 June 2026 Not present, however, were the hotels whose Palace distinctions were not renewed after the latest nationwide evaluation: Hôtel Du Palais Biarritz - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt; Mandarin Oriental, Paris; and Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme (a winner of the CNT Triple Crown). Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Napoleon Solo captures the second leg of the Triple Crown at Laurel Park. Toni L. Sandys, Washington Post, 18 May 2026 The second jewel of the Triple Crown is relocating in-state (Maryland) to Laurel Park while the Preakness’s traditional track, the Pimlico Race Course, goes through renovations. Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 The Times earned prestigious Associated Press Sports Editors triple crown honors for a sixth consecutive year, claimed first place in two individual categories and finished in the top 10 in eight categories. Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triple crown
Noun
  • The Red Sox never trailed in the contest, because Eaton began the game with a walk and immediately scored on Abreu’s RBI triple.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
  • While the subject of triples is fresh in your mind, Fiido has simultaneously launched another two models – a long-tail cargo ebike and a short-tail sibling.
    Paul Ridden June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Geese’s opening act was the mysterious Airy Foist, a trio led by a singer in a baseball cap whose mission seemed to be to provoke the loyal Geese crowd.
    Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
  • The mass consensus — by the media, by experts and ultimately by the draft order itself — was that the 2026 draft class featured a clear top trio.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In response, both Kevin and Declan responded with their own thoughts on being a triplet.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • And Williams’ triplets with Lasichanh wore blue and white matching sets too.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • This triad begins with conviction, an unwavering belief in the vision that outlasts setbacks, like SpaceX's early rocket failures.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
  • Beyond missiles and bombers The triad is more than launch platforms.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Noun
  • In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Art, resistance, and community, a holy trinity.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The move would create one of the Western Conference’s most talented threesomes, with Leonard joining Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • Spaun shot 7-over 77 in the first round and not even his eagle on the par-5 fifth toward the end of the day kept him from being a bit player in the threesome featuring Scottie Scheffler, who shot 68 to head into the weekend at 140.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • McKennie, along with Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams, formed a lethal triumvirate that dominated the midfield against Paraguay.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • There is simply no arguing with this triumvirate.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and Matt Damon were among the stars of Soderbergh’s film trilogy that concluded with 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
  • The films are widely credited for reigniting the YA romantic comedy genre and proving that streaming platforms could build trilogies.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026

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“Triple crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triple%20crown. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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