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to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowning
Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Jaquez, who was one of six seniors on the court, had a crowning performance in her final game as a Bruin with a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
With precocious freshman Keaton Wagler and the Balkan ballers, this might be Underwood’s crowning moment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And, of course, presiding over it all is the Acropolis, the crowning achievement of the classical age.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting rid of the government that came to power in the 1979 Iranian Revolution is something that Trump—and many others—would consider a crowning legacy achievement, one that had eluded his predecessors.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Last March, some months after that moment on the beach, Caravaggio 2025, the crowning exhibition of the Jubilee, opened at Palazzo Barberini.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
But even within Anthropic, which has championed diplomacy, there are concerns that Beijing could exploit its current disadvantage to entangle American industry at the cusp of its crowning achievement.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Mourners also placed flowers and crowns on each of the children's bodies during the service as a part of a crowning ceremony to signify eternal life.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
For whatever reason, this tournament — and golf course — has a knack for crowning young stars.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Celebrations in the United States include maypole dances, crowning a May Queen, bonfires and other community gatherings.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In the world of commercial publishing, there are few crowning achievements more coveted than a place on the New York Times Best Seller List.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 1 May 2026
After crowning America’s Next Drag Superstar, the competition series hosted by RuPaul Charles delivered its highest full-season rating and share among P18-49.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Each game is either a crowning achievement or leads to a Game 7.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Jaquez, who was one of six seniors on the court, had a crowning performance in her final game as a Bruin with a game-high 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
With precocious freshman Keaton Wagler and the Balkan ballers, this might be Underwood’s crowning moment.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
And, of course, presiding over it all is the Acropolis, the crowning achievement of the classical age.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Getting rid of the government that came to power in the 1979 Iranian Revolution is something that Trump—and many others—would consider a crowning legacy achievement, one that had eluded his predecessors.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2026
Last March, some months after that moment on the beach, Caravaggio 2025, the crowning exhibition of the Jubilee, opened at Palazzo Barberini.
—Nicole Krauss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
But this new construction from firm Hart Howerton, and interiors by Champalimaud Design, pays homage to the area’s historic cottages and architecture through details including soaring archways, custom millwork, and a coffered ceiling of pecky cypress crowning the lobby.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
In 2024 the Italian brand unveiled the creation of two luxury penthouses crowning the sculptural Jem Private Residences tower in Miami, which marks developer Naftali Group’s debut property in the city.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
But even within Anthropic, which has championed diplomacy, there are concerns that Beijing could exploit its current disadvantage to entangle American industry at the cusp of its crowning achievement.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Mourners also placed flowers and crowns on each of the children's bodies during the service as a part of a crowning ceremony to signify eternal life.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
For whatever reason, this tournament — and golf course — has a knack for crowning young stars.
—Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026
Celebrations in the United States include maypole dances, crowning a May Queen, bonfires and other community gatherings.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In the world of commercial publishing, there are few crowning achievements more coveted than a place on the New York Times Best Seller List.
—Willa Rubin, NPR, 1 May 2026
After crowning America’s Next Drag Superstar, the competition series hosted by RuPaul Charles delivered its highest full-season rating and share among P18-49.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowning
Verb
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In early June, Venus and Jupiter will continue closing in on each other, culminating in a close conjunction on June 9-11.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Last year, boss Lorne Michaels had been focused on the season-long celebration of SNL’s 50th anniversary, culminating in two live specials in February.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The interactive museum is finishing up a major expansion, and visitors will soon be able to see even more of its extensive collection up close.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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After finishing her schooling at Exarch Joseph I in Lovech, Karabash earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Veliko Tarnovo in applied linguistics with English and French.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The climactic tension of the fourth quarter gave way to an easy overtime, with New York out-scoring Cleveland 14-3.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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In a climactic battle that fans have been waiting for since the show’s series premiere, Butcher (Karl Urban) and Homelander (Antony Starr) have a years-in-the-making, bloody face-off.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The little rotorcraft far exceeded mission managers' expectations, completing a total of 72 flights over the course of nearly three years.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
17 May 2026
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In one September 2025 event, the system struck a metal chain while entering a parking lot after completing an unprotected left turn.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Within hours, the wound epidermis becomes innervated by nearby nerve fibers, forming what biologists call the apical epidermal cap.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Crowning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowning. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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