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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
Greg Cote
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
From that humble beginning, the Spurs have grown into one of the world’s top pro sports franchises, a winner of five NBA titles that has visions of adding more crowns with Frenchman Victor Wembanyama as its linchpin.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Other counterprotesters mockingly impersonated billionaires by donning crowns or top hats.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The bakery also has beautifully frosted butter cookies in various shapes like masks and crowns.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
However, both styles could find their legs again amid wider calls for the return of playful trends (think unicorn makeup, glittery shadow and flower crowns) coming from within the beauty community now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Roxy Ogle, 21, went to the American Girl Café location in Los Angeles in January 2025 with a friend, glammed up in dresses and birthday crowns.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Charmaine’s crowns the Proper Hotel with its fire pits and a style‑savvy crowd, and Bar Sprezzatura layers Venetian charm onto a tucked‑away courtyard.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The audience crowns an abolitionist the champion of each episode, to return and compete in the season finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The festival typically crowns a Miss Vietnam of San Diego and there are markets for artisan creators and food sellers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Shrimp & Crab Louie crowns a jiggly horseradish panna cotta layer that seals the cocktail sauce below.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When Dancing with the Stars crowns the season 34 winner tonight, the victor will receive a fancy and rather heavy trophy that was named after the late Len Goodman.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The special arrives just one week after the season finale crowns a new Len Goodman Mirrorball champion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
And the Panthers, after consecutive Stanley Cup crowns, are struggling to just make the postseason.
—Greg Cote
february 11, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
From that humble beginning, the Spurs have grown into one of the world’s top pro sports franchises, a winner of five NBA titles that has visions of adding more crowns with Frenchman Victor Wembanyama as its linchpin.
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Feb. 2026
Other counterprotesters mockingly impersonated billionaires by donning crowns or top hats.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Sure, some trends—like chokers and flower crowns—can stay in the past.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The bakery also has beautifully frosted butter cookies in various shapes like masks and crowns.
—Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
However, both styles could find their legs again amid wider calls for the return of playful trends (think unicorn makeup, glittery shadow and flower crowns) coming from within the beauty community now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Roxy Ogle, 21, went to the American Girl Café location in Los Angeles in January 2025 with a friend, glammed up in dresses and birthday crowns.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
Temperatures should drop throughout the game, settling in the mid to upper 50s by the time the confetti begins flying and the NFL crowns its next champion.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Charmaine’s crowns the Proper Hotel with its fire pits and a style‑savvy crowd, and Bar Sprezzatura layers Venetian charm onto a tucked‑away courtyard.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The audience crowns an abolitionist the champion of each episode, to return and compete in the season finale.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
Designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Gathy, Amanyara crowns the northeast corner of Providenciales with the modern, angular architecture Aman hotels are known for.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
The festival typically crowns a Miss Vietnam of San Diego and there are markets for artisan creators and food sellers.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Shrimp & Crab Louie crowns a jiggly horseradish panna cotta layer that seals the cocktail sauce below.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
When Dancing with the Stars crowns the season 34 winner tonight, the victor will receive a fancy and rather heavy trophy that was named after the late Len Goodman.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The special arrives just one week after the season finale crowns a new Len Goodman Mirrorball champion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowns
Noun
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By the nail holes above and beside the worshiping altar, the household hung garlands.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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The local crowd cheered loudly for Brignone, who won gold in the super-G three days earlier and has made a remarkable comeback from a devastating crash in the Italian championships 10 months ago.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dominant performance gives Granite Hills momentum heading into the Masters meet and, should wrestlers advance, the state championships.—
Breven Honda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shop everything from skirts to shorts, leggings, short-sleeve tops, and even cargo pants for casual looks.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Below, browse through flattering wide-leg jeans, expensive-looking ballet flats, and delicious cashmere tops, just to name a few gems.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Heimuli finishes this season with a 44-1 record.—
Rick Kretzschmar,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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LaVine finishes the contest by dunking from a half step inside the free-throw line and going between his legs.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If no one completes it in the allotted time, the winner will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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When Schuler's office completes an internal affairs investigations, the sheriff will make the final decision about what discipline is assigned, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Winter offers the clearest views of snowcapped peaks in both the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas, with the dramatic contrast of white mountain tops against blue skies.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Colorado's tallest peaks, including Mount Zirkel, and ski areas, including Keystone and Breckenridge, snow is forecast through Saturday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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