CROWNS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of crown

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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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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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

Over the next century, residents and city agencies planted thousands of trees, including several forests’ worth of London planes, whose enormous branches and broad crowns often meet above the street. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Ornamental shields and coats of arms are decorated with castles, crosses, lions, flags, and crowns. — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2026 Additional crowns can also be found through the tongue logo, a central line of the outsole and a metal clip at the top of the throat. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 It's been nearly a decade since the crown braid’s last reign, when Pinterest boards were overflowing with milkmaid vibes, flower crowns, and a burgeoning festival-fashion culture. — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026 Medical and dental care itself remains closed off to the private sector, even though paying for crowns, fillings and medical procedures under the table has become routine in the public health system. — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Garnish with two mint crowns (the top of the plant) twisted together to form a bushy mint explosion on top. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 Then, apply a new layer of mulch around your plants but avoid covering peony crowns as this can inhibit future blooming. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 July 2026 Discussions will examine the historical significance of crowns and tiaras, museum conservation practices, and the gemstones that define these remarkable objects. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Verb

The pastry is a light and airy conveyance to the unctuous, creamy foie within, while the crackly layer of flour, sugar, and butter that crowns each treat lands a contrasting crunch. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 For centuries, India’s rulers treasured these precious stones, decorating their palaces, thrones, and crowns with them, and wearing them in lavish displays of wealth and opulence. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026 Typically, the excitement returns by the season’s end, when Madix crowns the winners among the four couples who make it to the finale. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026 For fortune favors not the loud, Nor always crowns the largest crowd. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 The Loop · Michigan Avenue LH Rooftop crowns the 1923 Beaux-Arts LondonHouse Chicago with one of the city’s best vantage points. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Tzolis starts the move in his own half and crowns it after exchanging multiple passes and easing his way past a tackle in a matter of seconds. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Tying the entire house together, a dramatic clock tower crowns the space, a symbolic reminder that in this game, time is always ticking… but never predictable. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026 Perched atop the world’s tallest building, this duplex penthouse crowns the Burj Khalifa with 21,000 square feet of sky-high potential. — Mark David, Robb Report, 18 June 2026

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Read on for a roundup of this year’s fall decor trends that go beyond the basic centerpieces and garlands.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
While Ma handled the quilting and Pa the whittling, the girls often made crowns from wildflowers, dolls from cloth or paper, and homemade garlands for the holidays.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

Definition of garlands

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The Eagles have won two consecutive Sunshine State Athletic Association state championships.

— Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Joining Fleury as a player in the 2026 class is defenseman Larry Murphy, who was a key piece of the Penguins' back-to-back championships in 1991 and 1992.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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These areas have grown dramatically in recent years, creating new applications and needs for protective apparel, including FR tops and bottoms.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Keep scrolling to shop more lightweight tops from Amazon’s fashion department, including work blouses, polished T-shirts, and more.

— Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The pressure is on Jeremie Frimpong to stay fit while Conor Bradley — viewed as the long-term solution — finishes his injury rehabilitation.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
A student in a two-year master’s program who finishes on schedule may never need an extension.

— Abigail Boggs, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of finishes

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Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of pinnacles

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This is Google's new agentic AI toolkit that completes actions on your behalf with minimal input.

— Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Ohio State completes its home-and-home series with Texas, after the Buckeyes beat the Longhorns 14-7 in Columbus last August.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of completes

Noun

The Queen Mary’s Lover’s Knot Tiara (sometimes referred to as the Cambridge Lover’s Knot Tiara) is one of the most iconic diadems in royal history.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 26 June 2026
Camilla has also been spotted wearing more of Queen Elizabeth's diadems, such as the Belgian Sapphire Tiara and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, and even wore the one sported by Princess Eugenie at her October 2018 nuptials.

— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026

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