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Etymology
Origin of crowned
First recorded in 1200–50, crowned is from the Middle English word crouned. See crown, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Those films crowned Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney as official movie stars.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
For Heart of Midlothian, the tantalising, scarcely-believable, bottom line is this: after 66 years they may be crowned champions of Scotland on Wednesday.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Here, he is crowned and brandishing a scepter, but the skittishness toward the ultimate reality of life — its unavoidable end — makes him a heightened version of all of us.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
He has now returned home as the second-youngest player ever to be crowned world champion.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Unless—unless somehow Oak could be crowned and spirited away from Faerie.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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