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as in championship
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 top
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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Recent Examples of crown
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Each year, the prestigious national contest crowns the top baker solely through a public vote.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The women had been among 50 girls aged around 17 who had been picked from communities from the length and breadth of Canada to make a trip of a lifetime to watch the late Queen being crowned.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
These two divisional foes will fight to the death, but ultimately, the 49ers will come out on top and live to fight another day for the NFC West crown.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Each year, the prestigious national contest crowns the top baker solely through a public vote.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Verb
Of those, a shortlist of six will be announced next September and the winner will be crowned in November.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
The women had been among 50 girls aged around 17 who had been picked from communities from the length and breadth of Canada to make a trip of a lifetime to watch the late Queen being crowned.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s a diadem and necklace with stars set with diamonds commissioned by Queen D. Maria Pia.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The garment was discovered in Tomb II alongside a golden scepter, oak wreath and diadem of Persian origins and near depictions of Persian gazelles in the tomb's frieze.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Is there going to be more of an increase and delivery on the championship series, the super fights, is there a chance that the regular season will be expanded in any way?Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic rushing attack, which uses misdirection and some of the more creative play designs in college football, has led Army to its most successful season in years – including its first conference championship in school history.Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Pieces include a 100 percent cotton Japanese French terry top with raglan sleeves and oversized chest pockets, a short-pile cotton velvet hoodie and a medium-weight, cotton twill overshirt.Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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By the time that showdown in Montjuic comes around, bitter rival Real Madrid could be a single point clear at the top of the La Liga table after previously trailing Barca by as many as six.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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At season’s end, their teams finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 7th.Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Greenlaw finished the first half with eight tackles.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Both of these models featured a fold-over clasp with a large Rolex coronet.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
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Its oversized subdials have the exotic-dial look, but the watch’s face is otherwise adorned with only the Rolex coronet and Rolex wordmark.Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
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These expressions represent the pinnacle of The Glen Grant's craftsmanship and testify to the distillery's commitment to quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The title track represents the pinnacle of Lennon’s ability to turn his personal anguish into something that can be heard as both a simple pop hit and a raw expression of his complex inner life. 5.Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Once the prisoner exchange is completed, the two groups will then sprint to join their companies on opposite sides of the stadium to watch the game.Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Renovations that lead to new uses or to create an asset poised for the long term can be financed without recourse for up to 30 years in most states—even financing improvements that were completed in the previous one to three years.Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The price of typical luxury hotels and resorts is reaching eye-watering heights.Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her vision for the team is clear: to build a culture of excellence that honors the franchise’s history while pushing it toward new heights.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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