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
On March 15, 2026, Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole of The Players Championship, widely recognized as the PGA Tour’s crown jewel.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On March 15, 2026, Cameron Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole to claim The Players Championship — the PGA Tour’s crown jewel and the biggest victory of his career.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour's crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
On March 15, 2026, Cameron Young sank a tournament-winning putt at the 18th hole to claim The Players Championship — the PGA Tour’s crown jewel and the biggest victory of his career.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour's crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
But this is the PGA Tour’s crown jewel, loosely known as the fifth major, and the pressure was just intense at the end.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
Noun
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Those jewels are still missing.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon—slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights, served atop a bed of rice.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The spa The 57-foot-long underground pool is a treasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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This Italian city has innumerable artistic treasures, these 25 paintings among them.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For the record, Hamm has never been nominated for an Oscar, but his trophy shelf is far from bare.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hamm has never been nominated for an Oscar himself, but his trophy case is far from empty.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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