the crown
noun
1
or the Crown
: the government of a country that is officially ruled by a king or queen
the blessing of the Spanish crown
allegiance to the crown
She was appointed by the Crown.
2
: the position of power that a king or queen has
When the king died childless, his brother assumed the crown.
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Home to the biggest denim flagships and influential department stores in the world, London takes the crown for being one of the most exciting and surprising spots to shop for all things denim.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Among the world’s finest ski towns and perhaps the crown jewel of quintessential American winter destinations (many thanks to its proximity to Maroon Bells), Aspen is rife with dazzling accommodations.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
But the animal that takes the crown for Colossal today is the thylacine or the Tasmanian tiger, which is virtually whiskers away from de-extinction.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Jennings took home the crown, winning $1 million, while Holzhauer and Rutter were each awarded $250,000.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Among the world’s finest ski towns and perhaps the crown jewel of quintessential American winter destinations (many thanks to its proximity to Maroon Bells), Aspen is rife with dazzling accommodations.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
But the animal that takes the crown for Colossal today is the thylacine or the Tasmanian tiger, which is virtually whiskers away from de-extinction.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Jennings took home the crown, winning $1 million, while Holzhauer and Rutter were each awarded $250,000.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“The crown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crown. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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