crowning
Americanadjective
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representing a level of surpassing achievement, attainment, etc.; supreme.
crowning accomplishment.
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forming or providing a crown, top, or summit.
a crowning star on a Christmas tree.
noun
Etymology
Origin of crowning
Example Sentences
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Putting him on the almighty dollar would be the crowning achievement of these efforts.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the Mexican sunshine, this was a crowning performance for the ages as Mario Zagallo's outfit dismantled an Azzurri side packed with their own stars in Gigi Riva, Sandro Mazzola and Giacinto Facchetti.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Sixty years of hurt later, this remains the Three Lions' crowning glory.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
More than 20 years after its founding, SpaceX made history Friday with its record-high stock market debut, crowning a unique journey marked by dazzling successes but also catastrophic failures and unfulfilled promises.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
“He is showing us that the crowning ceremony angered him, and that his power is not diminished by it. We will see what else he plans to do.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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