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

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Howe guided Newcastle into the Champions League last season but this is the crowning glory.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

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

A noble character, a worthy and useful life of service to others is the chief purpose and crowning glory of all earthly existence.

From The Universe a Vast Electric Organism by Warder, George Woodward

crowning glory

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