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

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crowning

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

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

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

By the 50th anniversary of Jefferson’s crowning achievement, he was already anxious about where the young nation was headed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

‘The King of Gondor and Lord of the Western Lands,’ said Gandalf; ‘and he has taken back all his ancient realm. He will ride soon to his crowning, but he waits for you.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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