crown jewel
noun
1
crown jewels plural
: the jewels (such as the crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia
2
: the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group
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The painting is the crown jewel of the museum's collection.
one of the company's crown jewels
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Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
Its crown jewel Dollywood, the theme park helmed by its Dreamer-In-Chief Dolly Parton, is known for its award-winning roller coasters and cuisine.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024
After recent graduates Josip Stanisic and Aleksandar Pavlovic have broken through to the first team, Wanner could be the latest crown jewel underlying Bayern’s true commitment to youth development.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
And that is exactly why these crown jewels make the perfect holiday gift.
—Paige Stables, Allure, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20jewel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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