the crown
noun
1
or the Crown
: the government of a country that is officially ruled by a king or queen
the blessing of the Spanish crown
allegiance to the crown
She was appointed by the Crown.
2
: the position of power that a king or queen has
When the king died childless, his brother assumed the crown.
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In a country overflowing with archaeological treasures, the ancient city of Ephesus, in western Turkey’s İzmir Province, remains the crown jewel.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
But this evening was meant to be the coronation of their compatriot, the crown princess of ski jumping, Nika Prevc.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike Royal Lodge, which is owned by the crown and managed for the benefit of taxpayers, Sandringham is owned privately by the king.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On Sunday, Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold was under center as the Seahawks won the crown this year.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
But this evening was meant to be the coronation of their compatriot, the crown princess of ski jumping, Nika Prevc.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Unlike Royal Lodge, which is owned by the crown and managed for the benefit of taxpayers, Sandringham is owned privately by the king.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
On Sunday, Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold was under center as the Seahawks won the crown this year.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
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“The crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crown. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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