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crowning glory

NOUN
finale
Synonyms
STRONGEST
climax conclusion denouement
STRONG
afterpiece cessation chaser close closer consummation culmination end epilogue finis finish payoff peroration summation termination wind-up
WEAK
blow off end piece last act swan song
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement initiation introduction opening start
WEAK
debut first act
NOUN
swan song
Synonyms
STRONGEST
farewell wind-up
WEAK
adieu climax closer coda conclusion crowning achievement culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last hurrah last shot last words parting song peroration

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The party carried on and on, everybody with a story to tell, everybody euphoric that the older members of the squad would now have their crowning glory of playing in a World Cup.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

A simple deglazing of the pan used to cook sausage, country ham or bacon and you are well on your way to a gravy that will be the crowning glory of a sit down breakfast.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

After fans exited Lusail Stadium – which had played host to Lionel Messi and Argentina’s crowning glory at the World Cup – a spectacular firework display continued over Doha.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

Mrs. Pillig had an ample dinner ready for us, with vegetables and salad fresh from the garden, and, as a crowning glory, a magnificent lemon pie.

From The Idyl of Twin Fires by Eaton, Walter Prichard