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
  • Thomas’ win in the NCAA swimming championships provoked particular ire.
    Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The Dodgers won the World Series four years ago and have won seven championships.
    Jacob Lev, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The book finishes up with game mehcanics for some of the famous residents of Night Vale that can be used as allies, rivals or enemies in the stories told by the game.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The entire tour began in Santiago de Compostela, Spain this May and finishes May 30th 2025 in Mumbai.
    Eric Fuller, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Additionally, the update allows for better identification and analysis of significant wave events and calculation of wave heights.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Crowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowns. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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