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as in championships
the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition
his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown
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as in tops
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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as in finishes
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowns
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Children received everything from exams and cleanings to crowns and extractions, all on site.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old Italian is seeking back-to-back US Open crowns, a feat not accomplished since Roger Federer's run in 2008.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But with a domestic premiere figure like that and global figures reaching as high as $187 million, the thrilling conclusion to the sprawling Conjuring universe may be coming for those crowns, too.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Sacramento State won Big Sky Conference crowns in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and reached the FCS playoffs in 2023 before injuries helped doom the 2024 season, resulting in three victories.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
The Houston Texans have won back-to-back division crowns with 10-win seasons, while the Jaguars won three years ago with nine wins.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The two world leaders will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the post that crowns Anchorage to its south.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Enid is appalled at this brutal treatment of Thing and crowns him an honorary wolf-pack member.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Children received everything from exams and cleanings to crowns and extractions, all on site.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
The 23-year-old Italian is seeking back-to-back US Open crowns, a feat not accomplished since Roger Federer's run in 2008.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
But with a domestic premiere figure like that and global figures reaching as high as $187 million, the thrilling conclusion to the sprawling Conjuring universe may be coming for those crowns, too.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Sacramento State won Big Sky Conference crowns in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and reached the FCS playoffs in 2023 before injuries helped doom the 2024 season, resulting in three victories.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
With his new success, Muñoz secures a place among the most successful soloists of the 2020s, matching El Fantasma with nine crowns each.
—Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2025
In certain places the canopy of tree crowns was so dense that only splotches of sunlight could penetrate it, and the understory of vegetation was negligible.
—Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
The Houston Texans have won back-to-back division crowns with 10-win seasons, while the Jaguars won three years ago with nine wins.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Families gravitate toward the larger suites, including the Infinity Suite (2,540 sq ft), with its semi-circular sitting room and infinity bath, while the Sterling Suite crowns the collection.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Now in its 61st year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases 100 of the world's best nature photographs at the museum and crowns a series of shooters in a variety of categories, as well as awarding one Grand Title and one Young Grand Title.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
The two world leaders will meet at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the post that crowns Anchorage to its south.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Enid is appalled at this brutal treatment of Thing and crowns him an honorary wolf-pack member.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Dust off your fake cobwebs and sparkly garlands, but don’t forget to level up your Halloween Squishmallows collection, too.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like many of his teammates, Notarainni was part of the teams that won league championships in 2023 and ‘24, the program’s first since 2019.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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Isaiah is still in the league and by now, despite the long-ago injury, has gone on to win a Tom Brady-like haul of championships.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sheer fabrications have taken off this year, and these scarf-detail tops are an easy way to add interest and color all at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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West Virginia was tops at $883 monthly, then North Dakota at $980, Iowa at $981, Arkansas at $982, and Mississippi at $990.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That would mean extending the League One play-off to the team that finishes eighth and the League Two play-off to ninth, as four teams go up and down between Leagues One and Two.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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As things stand, there's a small chance Brown finishes his career anywhere other than Boston.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And this does bode well for interior roominess, which is quite accommodating up front for a variety of heights and body types—plus tremendously comfortable standard sport bucket seats with excellent bolstering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In honor of national wellness week, a beauty writer shares how learning to set boundaries took his self-care and wellness practices to new heights.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Craft & Kin Scented Candles Set Nothing completes a fall refresh at home like scented candles to fill the air with seasonal aromas.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The hospital completes the Irvine medical campus.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This sets the two former friends on a collision course that culminates in a mid-battle duel on the field of Hastings.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The original movie follows Lambert's character, Connor MacLeod, as a Scottish man in the 16th century who learns he was born immortal and must fight in a secret war that culminates in a battle in New York City in 1985, centuries later.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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