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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Noun
  • Baseball players are expected to win championships and individual awards before graduating to the major leagues.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With conference championships all wrapped up, the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff is finally upon us and every bowl game is set for the next month.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Wherever Moss finishes his football career, the school will have a class athlete.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But on this night, as Fernandez finishes his dinner, Joe goes to his room and turns down the bed.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • This team is 11-2, with a legitimate chance to reach the greatest heights.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Barry builds a believable sci-fi world—even with its pseudo-fantastical powers—out of the most familiar and banal building blocks, taking the stakes of linguistic misuse to apocalyptic heights.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The episode culminates in a chaotic climax that is just so TV — respectfully!
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The night culminates with all musicians and special guests coming to the stage for a special jam.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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