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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
Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Junior Kevon Lankford-Cunningham added 10 as O’Connell was making its third overall Final Four appearance, all in the last four years, and won its first TAPPS state crown.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
At some point, between sets, a prom king and queen were crowned.
—David Owen, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
After a five-win season a year ago, Cathedral won the San Diego Section Division 2 crown.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Junior Kevon Lankford-Cunningham added 10 as O’Connell was making its third overall Final Four appearance, all in the last four years, and won its first TAPPS state crown.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Unlike many worldwide leagues, at the end of the season the team with the most points is not crowned champion and given a parade.
—Jay Posner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
At some point, between sets, a prom king and queen were crowned.
—David Owen, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 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
Noun
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The victory gives Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD its first girls’ basketball state championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2025
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Naumov had finished in fourth place at the national championships just days before the tragedy.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sam Fender has soared to the top of the U.K. Albums Chart with the biggest opening week for a British solo act since 2022 (Feb. 28).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Even though Love finished the race in a better position at sixth, the two weren't happy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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My personal favorite scotch right now is a distillery edition of Lagavulin 16 that was finished in mezcal casks.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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For many people, going to Harvard University is the pinnacle of education, but in reality, less than four percent of applicants get accepted into the prestigious Ivy League school.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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An elite teenage athlete like Malinin ends up making trade offs in order to reach the pinnacle of his sport.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Boston could look to swing another blockbuster trade to land a former Cy Young winner to help complete their pitching staff.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Versions of both flew up on the first Intuitive Machines mission, but didn’t get to complete their job.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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