Synonyms

crowning

American

[krou-ning] / ˈkraʊ nɪŋ /

adjective

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

crowning accomplishment.
forming or providing a crown, top, or summit.

a crowning star on a Christmas tree.

crowning British

/ ˈkraʊnɪŋ /

noun

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

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His crowning cultural achievement was the creation of the Cable News Network in 1980, which created the model for today’s cable news titans.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The primary bathroom is certainly one of the crowning jewels of the home, as it features an elegant wood backdrop with a large soaking tub and his and her marble vanities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

"For a dancer, it is the ultimate achievement, the crowning glory," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The sound of Billie Eilish drifted overhead as candles flickered along every visible surface of Boom, the penthouse lounge crowning the Standard hotel in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

I studied, Djo, and learned about things that hap-pened long ago and far away: the Roman Empire, the crowning of Charlemagne, the siege of Paris.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple

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