Synonyms

crowning

American

[krou-ning] / ˈkraʊ nɪŋ /

adjective

representing a level of surpassing achievement, attainment, etc.; supreme.

crowning accomplishment.
forming or providing a crown, crow, 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

Example Sentences

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"For a dancer, it is the ultimate achievement, the crowning glory," he said.

From Barron's

The sound of Billie Eilish drifted overhead as candles flickered along every visible surface of Boom, the penthouse lounge crowning the Standard hotel in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District.

From The Wall Street Journal

The irony of returning to Levi's Stadium for his crowning glory was not lost on him.

From BBC

That is why this final feels so crucial for Djokovic - and that could provide the fuel to fire him to crowning glory.

From BBC

That said, this is a Rams team that many have been crowning as the champions-elect for weeks and not without good reason.

From BBC

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