as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks
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Recent Examples of crown jewel
While Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are constantly fighting over the major crown jewels across three different continents, the ladies’ Wimbledon title has been an open lottery since 2017.
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
During the English Civil War in 1642, the medieval crown jewels were destroyed as a symbol of revolt against the monarchy.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
And just steps from the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de Crillon stands as Paris’s crown jewel of hospitality, where 18th-century opulence meets contemporary French elegance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Read Next California Screen legend Audrey Hepburn lived in this ‘crown jewel’ CA estate.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
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Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
During the English Civil War in 1642, the medieval crown jewels were destroyed as a symbol of revolt against the monarchy.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
And just steps from the Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel de Crillon stands as Paris’s crown jewel of hospitality, where 18th-century opulence meets contemporary French elegance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025
Read Next California Screen legend Audrey Hepburn lived in this ‘crown jewel’ CA estate.
—Tj MacIas, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
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However, the jewel of the hotel is its shimmering heated saltwater pool.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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Kardashian's jewels also featured two Lorraine Schwartz necklaces with approximately 250 carats of diamonds.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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For some people in the Heber area, and some of the tourists that flock here each summer, these bands of roaming horses are a local treasure and a piece of Western history.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
31 July 2025
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After 37 years with the same caring owners, this vintage treasure is ready for its next chapter.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
31 July 2025
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Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. Reece James #24 of Chelsea FC lifts the FIFA Club World Cup trophy after their team's victory as U.S. David Ramos/Getty Images This is a developing story and will be updated.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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With Trump and Infantino in the middle of the stage, the Chelsea squad lifted the trophy to officially celebrate the win.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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