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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

That is why this final feels so crucial for Djokovic - and that could provide the fuel to fire him to crowning glory.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 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

For dedicated foodies, Ashland’s crowning glory is the tasting menu restaurant MÄS.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

And here comes, as I have already said, the crowning glory of Socialism that reconciles religion, economics, and science.

From Twentieth Century Socialism What It Is Not; What It Is: How It May Come by Kelly, Edmond