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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
Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
The Pasha offered its own set of sporty details from its broad diving bezel to its screw down crown and its bold 38mm build, which was large for the time.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
Chardonnay was crowned the Grand Champion of the 2025 Stampede Cellar Showdown international wine competition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the same 2021 season, Kupp was the triple crown king, leading the league in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
The Pasha offered its own set of sporty details from its broad diving bezel to its screw down crown and its bold 38mm build, which was large for the time.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Upon Edward’s death in early 1066, Harold crowned himself king instead, leading William to cross the English Channel and fight to reclaim his throne.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
Chardonnay was crowned the Grand Champion of the 2025 Stampede Cellar Showdown international wine competition.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
Noun
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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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A lot of things have always really celebrated the shell, the man in Black, the stats, the championships, the wins, the success, the whole persona.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Brother Rice will take on two-time defending state champion DePaul Prep (32-4), a 39-25 winner over Chatham Glenwood, at 6 p.m. Saturday in the championship game.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Encouraging managers to take action on department-specific feedback prevents issues from piling up at the top and makes solutions feel more personal and effective.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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And just before midnight, Duterte was back on a plane – this time bound for the Netherlands in what appeared to be a stunning end to a stormy and violent stint at the top of Philippine politics.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For much of that extraordinary season, when Newcastle also finished fourth in the Premier League, Isak and Wilson pushed each other on, but for the final, neither was in prime shape.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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By mid-April, Fresno residents can expect a few chilly showers before finishing the month with a rush of warm, sunny weather, according to the forecast.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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Traditionally, family offices have long been seen as the pinnacle of private investment sophistication—highly sophisticated institutional level investors, dedicated to single or small groups of ultra-high-net-worth families to manage their fortunes across generations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The hypocrisy of clutching pearls when whites committed 'cultural appropriation,' and then celebrating Black and Hispanic Founding Fathers is the pinnacle of absurdity!—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Other demands included: Enforcing existing disciplinary policies, such as completing disciplinary proceedings — expulsion or multi-year suspension — for pro-Palestinian student protesters.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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After a decade of work, Braverman had completed it all.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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This pillow has two height options to dial in the perfect amount of neck support.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The senior guard was determined to make his mark on the program, motivated to take his team to new heights.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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