crowning glory
Example Sentences
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"For a dancer, it is the ultimate achievement, the crowning glory," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Powell and Davies lied and told the dealers they had had permission from the landowner to dig, before producing the crowning glory of the find - three pieces of gold jewellery.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 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
For dedicated foodies, Ashland’s crowning glory is the tasting menu restaurant MÄS.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
Of the last act of Lucia, which, until the reign of the light sopranos set in, used to be considered the crowning glory of the opera, Donizetti wrote both words and music.
From The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School by Edwards, Henry Sutherland
