crowns 1 of 2

plural of crown
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as in garlands
a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon

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as in championships
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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crowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of crown
as in finishes
to bring to a triumphant conclusion the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies

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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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