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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
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
The ancient crown had actually been decorated with jewel beetle wings, some of which were still in their original location, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Ale Russian, People.com, 21 May 2025
After Cam Ward was selected first overall in the NFL draft back in April by the Tennessee Titans, everyone assumed he would be immediately crowned the starting quarterback over Will Levis.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The Big Red have three crowns, but have not triumphed since 1977.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2025
The ancient crown had actually been decorated with jewel beetle wings, some of which were still in their original location, officials said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Verb
By the time the first finale aired on Aug. 23, over 50 million people tuned in to watch the first-ever Sole Survivor, Richard Hatch, be crowned.
—Ale Russian, People.com, 21 May 2025
After Cam Ward was selected first overall in the NFL draft back in April by the Tennessee Titans, everyone assumed he would be immediately crowned the starting quarterback over Will Levis.
—Seth Quinn, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown
Noun
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There seems to always be another automotive diadem out there, waiting to impart regality to any collection, and it’s often badged with the iconic Prancing Horse.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Danish Royal House confirmed that Queen Margrethe, 85, gave Princess Isabella the diadem with turquoise and diamonds on the occasion of her 18th birthday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Chen did walk four, hit four batters and only struck out one, but the senior allowed only one hit and no runs, paving the way to a championship.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
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Texas Tech has never had a season this brilliant, but Texas’ postseason story has been riddled with agonizing defeat as the Longhorns have lost in 2022 and 2024 in the championship series.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But the real secret lies in the tomato sauce that stripes the center and top of the loaf, which is spiked with red wine.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Weed Suppression One common suggestion for using coffee grounds in the garden is to apply them as a top dressing around plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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If one or more teams are level at the end of the group stage, their finishing position will be determined by points obtained in the matches between the sides in question, not goal difference, like at the World Cup.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Both finished in the top three in voting, with Verse walking away with the award after posting 36 tackles and 4.5 sacks.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The brand’s distinctive green banners bearing its yellow coronet logo dominated seemingly every inch of the circuit.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
12 May 2025
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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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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Dart completed 117 passes for 1,353 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The Orange County Transportation Authority, which oversees the rail corridor there, recently completed emergency repairs to a rock revetment that protects the tracks from coastal erosion.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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