crown jewel
Americannoun
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crown jewels
plural
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crown jewels, the jewelry that forms a monarch's official regalia, worn on state occasions.
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the most famous, valuable, or prized feature or element of something.
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After the U.S.-Iran war effectively closed the waterway, trade at Dubai’s Port of Jebel Ali—the crown jewel of DP World’s global ports network—plummeted 90%, posing a challenge to the company’s new chief executive, Yuvraj Narayan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
"When Bake Off should be crumbling after 17 seasons, Nigella Lawson is making Channel 4's crown jewel fresher than ever," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Former President Reagan called the right to vote “the crown jewel of American liberties.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
The kitchen is surely the crown jewel of the home thanks to its blue cabinets and state-of-the-art appliances.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to support the crown jewel of Clover City.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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