as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks
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Recent Examples of crown jewel
Among its crown jewels is the DMCC Crypto Centre, which hosts over 600 companies and continues to expand at an impressive pace.
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Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recently, one of the private residences, known as the Artists Villa—undeniably the resort’s residential crown jewel—hit the market for $39 million.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Then, the two crown jewels of that group — defensive linemen Justus Terry and Isaiah Gibson, each top 10 prospects from the Peach State — pulled their commitments.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Each room holds a crown jewel of Italian hospitality, preserving its historic charm and with sweeping views of the valleys.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Irina Heaver, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Recently, one of the private residences, known as the Artists Villa—undeniably the resort’s residential crown jewel—hit the market for $39 million.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
Then, the two crown jewels of that group — defensive linemen Justus Terry and Isaiah Gibson, each top 10 prospects from the Peach State — pulled their commitments.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Each room holds a crown jewel of Italian hospitality, preserving its historic charm and with sweeping views of the valleys.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
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In addition to their four-hour open bar, this is also a prime after-party spot, as DJs Sleepy & Boo will spin underground music until 4 a.m., so get ready to wear your most stylish eveningwear and jewels.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Barton appears to enjoy juxtaposing the banality of Helen’s life as a wife and mother—flawlessly hosting her husband’s holiday work party, sticking jewels on a crown for a Nativity costume—with the extravagant action of her secret life.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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By bringing back to the fold a lost treasure from the storied past.Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists recently unveiled remarkable artifacts from Viking graves in Norway — all thanks to a pair of metal detectorists who unwittingly stumbled across the treasure.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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As the confetti fell on the field afterward, Carter reached for the trophy with his right arm, keeping the left tightly by his side.Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Burke participated in 26 seasons of DWTS, earning the honor of being the first female pro to win the Mirrorball trophy.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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