crown jewel
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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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The group’s crown jewel, Gucci, booked sales of 1.41 billion euros, down 3% on year in reported terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
GE’s aerospace franchise was called the crown jewel of the old GE, which is how Stephanie Link, Hightower’s chief investment strategist, describes Honeywell’s aerospace franchise today.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“Without there being a Masters for women’s golf, that tournament really is the crown jewel of the sport,” Tirico said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
The kitchen is certainly the crown jewel of the home thanks to its marble countertops, island, and brick stove.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
And he told me, and I have to say, Alaska left us with the crown jewel of pranks, the Mona Lisa of high-school hilarity, the culmination of generations of Culver Creek pranking.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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