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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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as in tops
the highest part or point
covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
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as in finishes
to bring to a triumphant conclusion
the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
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Recent Examples of crowns
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026
The last time the Swedes won the title, in 2012, Brodin was 18, wearing the distinctive three crowns on his jersey and skating for the home country.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 6 Jan. 2026
Buffalo’s run of five consecutive division crowns ended, and the Bills will go on the road in the playoffs.
—Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Both coaches won their respective division crowns this season and are in the playoffs.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
For panicle and smooth hydrangeas planted in the ground, protect the roots and crowns of plants by mulching and wrapping when temperatures are predicted to dip below 0°F.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Now Spencer tries to deliver their first back-to-back crowns.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
In 2025, thousands of patients travel abroad to restore their smiles affordably, and Turkey has emerged as one of the top destinations for dental crowns.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Rings, bracelets, and brooches poured in, with enough diamonds, sapphires, and rubies to embellish two crowns—one for Mary and a smaller one for Jesus, who sat in her lap.
—Susan Mulcahy, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The Shrimp & Crab Louie crowns a jiggly horseradish panna cotta layer that seals the cocktail sauce below.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
At the same time, that joy crowns years of struggle to bring the project to life.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025
When Dancing with the Stars crowns the season 34 winner tonight, the victor will receive a fancy and rather heavy trophy that was named after the late Len Goodman.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The special arrives just one week after the season finale crowns a new Len Goodman Mirrorball champion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
For years, college athletes, coaches and staff members were prohibited from betting on any sport in which the NCAA crowns a champion.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
The single day event, which has grown in size and scope over the last few years, is capped by an awards ceremony that crowns the best of show followed by a military-style jet fly-over.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At the eastern end, a 37-foot bronze sculpture of William Penn crowns City Hall, created by Alexander Milne Calder.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.
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The festival typically crowns a Miss Vietnam of San Diego and there are markets for artisan creators and food sellers.
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Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity.—
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Cloud bands and satellites Binoculars show Jupiter as a tiny disk, while a medium-size telescope reveals numerous dark belts, light zones and a wealth of festoons, garlands, ovals and other features extending here and there.—
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Marty Supreme sees Timothée Chalamet portray a man named Marty Mauser, a pro table tennis player who dreams of winning the world championships in 1952.—
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When asked about the committee’s spending, a spokesperson for McGuire’s campaign said the Super Bowl fundraiser was held alongside Atkins, who for years held fundraisers at the NFL championships.—
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
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The sheer finishes help soften the boldness of the red and make the white appear airy instead of stark.—
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When the promotional whirlwind finishes, what’s next for Hadi?—
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
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After a transformational year, Narváez is ready to improve and reach new heights in his second Red Sox season.—
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But this year, the desire for a personalized home is reaching new heights.—
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Even the weak 2025 figures are likely to be revised lower in February, when the government completes an annual benchmarking of the jobs figures to an actual count of jobs derived from companies’ unemployment insurance filings.—
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This completes one repetition, or rep, of the movement.—
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In my view, pairing up ski days with two similar but unique (and close enough to easily ski both resorts) peaks makes for a fantastic experience.—
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More than 90 downhill runs, with plans to eventually add more, connect four peaks.—
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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