as in jewels
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 jewels
Tilson Thomas’ New World Symphony, an ensemble and intensive three-year fellowship program for music school graduates to hone their craft, and its home at the New World Center in Miami Beach, are considered to be crown jewels in the Miami area’s art scene.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The following October, thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels in a headline-grabbing heist that ultimately prompted Des Cars’s resignation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Just two days before Earth Day, CBS LA Cares and Heal The Bay are partnering up to make sure one of Southern California's crown jewels stays clean and fun for the whole family.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their starting rotation, projected to be one of MLB’s crown jewels this year, has not only allowed more hits and runs than any other American League team’s, but done so over the fourth-lowest innings pitched total.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Let’s not let the city lose one of its crown jewels by default!
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And despite Iger’s bullishness on the Sora deal, other Disney execs were said to be concerned that going into business with OpenAI would expose the Magic Kingdom’s crown jewels to the risk of being turned into so much AI slop, according to industry sources.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The thieves stole nine pieces of jewelry worth over $100 million, including items from the French crown jewels.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The following October, thieves stole $102 million in crown jewels in a headline-grabbing heist that ultimately prompted Des Cars’s resignation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Just two days before Earth Day, CBS LA Cares and Heal The Bay are partnering up to make sure one of Southern California's crown jewels stays clean and fun for the whole family.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Their starting rotation, projected to be one of MLB’s crown jewels this year, has not only allowed more hits and runs than any other American League team’s, but done so over the fourth-lowest innings pitched total.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Let’s not let the city lose one of its crown jewels by default!
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
And despite Iger’s bullishness on the Sora deal, other Disney execs were said to be concerned that going into business with OpenAI would expose the Magic Kingdom’s crown jewels to the risk of being turned into so much AI slop, according to industry sources.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The thieves stole nine pieces of jewelry worth over $100 million, including items from the French crown jewels.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Art historian Christophe Leribault, a veteran museum director, is taking over at the Louvre, shouldering the challenge of getting the world’s largest museum out of crisis after the brazen heist in October of the French crown jewels.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crown jewels
Noun
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These jewels were acquired centuries ago when England owned India.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Most Californians are no doubt still rightly enthusiastic about protecting our coastline treasures.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The textured space is filled with vintage treasures including a Rogan Gregory light sculpture, a wood plinth by Milo Baughman, and a 1960s bamboo armchair by Giovanni Travasa.—
Sarah Wood González,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
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The South Korean filmmaker returns to Neon after the release of Parasite, which earned four Oscar trophies, including for best picture.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $500 for second and $300 for third, with the top three also receiving trophies.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Crown jewels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crown%20jewels. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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