crowning

American

[krau-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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A new trophy waited for the winners on a plinth, with their crowning moment marked by sparklers and celebratory music.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

The crowning glory of the collection is arguably the first-ever Flash Gordon comic strip.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Held at the 1971 crab derby in Crisfield, Md., it drew less attention than sailboat races, greased pig contests and the crowning of Miss Crustacean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Putting him on the almighty dollar would be the crowning achievement of these efforts.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

It seemed worthwhile, if absurdly so, to have endured all they’d endured for this one crowning moment, for this act of defiance that would end the suffering of all indignities.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

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