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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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After Birmingham City were crowned WSL 2 champions on the final day of the season, Lily Crosthwaite was awarded best player of the division, while 22-year-old Neve Herron won the second-tier’s Rising Star award.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Te Arikinui was crowned in 2024 after the death of her father - becoming only the second Māori queen, the first being her grandmother, Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
Those films crowned Emma Stone and Sydney Sweeney as official movie stars.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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
The hill was crowned with trees and white buildings.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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