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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
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
Hours after City were crowned WSL champions, ending a six-year dominance by Chelsea, news broke of Shaw's imminent exit and a breakdown in negotiations.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
And critics have accused his team of being too sterile to be crowned worthy champions of anything.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
And that’s the best-case scenario, if I’m able to eliminate the rest of the field, including myself, and get Peeta crowned as the winner of the Quarter Quell.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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