crown jewel

NOUN

flagship

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bellwether

STRONG

chief forerunner head

WEAK

flotilla leader front runner lead ship mother ship

Example Sentences

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Its crown jewel is a pill to treat a blood cancer known as chronic myeloid leukemia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

And "this is the crown jewel," Eddie Schehr, vice president of production at the Seaspan shipyard, told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Miley is still front and centre, however, and remains the academy's crown jewel.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

“HBO is a crown jewel in this business,” Ellison said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“The crown jewel from the train car princess,” I whispered, smiling.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys