as in jewel
an asset that brings praise or renown
the city's crown jewel is an emerald necklace of lushly landscaped parks
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Recent Examples of crown jewel
After deciding to outsource, the company had announced that the facility, once a crown jewel in a vast media empire, would shut down sometime in 2024.
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Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Ascertain potential risks: Perform a risk assessment to understand where your crown jewels are, who is managing the data (internally or externally), what risks and vulnerabilities exist, and what security measures or controls are lacking.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
At the center of the winter wonderland stands the pop-up crown jewel — a towering 12-foot Christmas tree adorned in glistening lights and ornaments.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
Lan Ha Bay is Cát Bà Island’s crown jewel, where imposing limestone karsts bursting out of jade-green water craft an otherworldly landscape.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Times Photography Staff, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Ascertain potential risks: Perform a risk assessment to understand where your crown jewels are, who is managing the data (internally or externally), what risks and vulnerabilities exist, and what security measures or controls are lacking.
—Michelle Drolet, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
At the center of the winter wonderland stands the pop-up crown jewel — a towering 12-foot Christmas tree adorned in glistening lights and ornaments.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
Lan Ha Bay is Cát Bà Island’s crown jewel, where imposing limestone karsts bursting out of jade-green water craft an otherworldly landscape.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewel
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This Mediterranean jewel—shaped by ancient mythology and the birthplace of democracy—is counted among the top destinations to visit in the world for countless reasons, from its complex history and distinct culture to its natural beauty and traditional fresh cuisine.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now, a Monday memo from the NIH’s acting director has provided some clarity amidst the uncertainty: The NIH, the crown jewel of American scientific research, would continue to perform its primary functions, including clinical trials and life-saving medical research.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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Italy has long been a tourist haven, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, historical treasures, and culinary delights.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sift through treasures and trinkets Porcelain figurines, vintage Christmas decorations and old records occupy neighboring storefronts along Rue St. Paul, in the antiques district.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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His pin in the final match against Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 2A team dual quarterfinal helped pave the way for a fourth-place finish and the Crusaders’ first state trophy in program history.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Find out who wins the trophy at the 2025 Grammy Awards, which will be hosted by Trevor Noah and will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 2.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Crown jewel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewel. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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