crowning

American  

[krou-ning] / ˈkraʊ nɪŋ /

adjective

1. representing a level of surpassing achievement, attainment, etc.; supreme.

   crowning accomplishment.

2. forming or providing a crown, crow, crown, top, or summit.

   a crowning star on a Christmas tree.

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crowning British  

/ ˈkraʊnɪŋ /

noun

1. obstetrics the stage of labour when the infant's head is passing through the vaginal opening

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Etymology

Origin of crowning

crown + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The irony of returning to Levi's Stadium for his crowning glory was not lost on him.

From BBC

That is why this final feels so crucial for Djokovic - and that could provide the fuel to fire him to crowning glory.

From BBC

That said, this is a Rams team that many have been crowning as the champions-elect for weeks and not without good reason.

From BBC

That form earned him a £6.9m move to his hometown club Eintracht in late December, crowning a remarkable rise from the lower leagues to the top of the German game.

From BBC

The World Darts Championship in London is close to crowning its latest champion, as the sport traditionally played in British pubs enjoys surging interest thanks to rising star Luke Littler.

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