crown jewel

noun

crown jewels plural : the jewels (such as the crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia

: the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group

Example Sentences

The painting is the crown jewel of the museum's collection. one of the company's crown jewels

Recent Examples on the Web But cracks were also showing at Disney’s crown jewel theme-parks division when Mr. Chapek lost his job as chief executive last week.

Robbie Whelan, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022 BHP Group, the biggest mining company, is already an investor and has now spent months negotiating for a trial plant at its crown jewel copper mine, Escondida in Chile, according to people familiar with the matter.

Thomas Biesheuvel, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2022 The home of the Rams (and Chargers, sort of) has become every bit the crown jewel showcase venue owner Stan Kroenke and the league envisioned when the franchise returned to Los Angeles six years ago.

Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 After race favorite Larson, FanDuel Sportsbook gives Kyle Busch (11-2), Chase Elliott (6-1) and Denny Hamlin (19-2) the best odds of winning one of NASCAR’s crown jewel races.

Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 29 May 2022 After race favorite Larson, FanDuel Sportsbook gives Kyle Busch (11-2), Chase Elliott (6-1) and Denny Hamlin (19-2) the best odds of winning one of NASCAR's crown jewel races.

Steve Reed, ajc, 27 May 2022 The show’s Season 4 arrival couldn’t come at a better time for the streamer, which could use a boost from its crown jewel series after a tumultuous spring.

Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 May 2022 Every year during the week of the Indianapolis 500, the Little Sisters bring the city's crown jewel event to residents of the home.

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 26 May 2022 Collier is destined to be the crown jewel of that group, a 6-foot-4 point guard from Georgia capable of conducting USC’s offense from Day 1.

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2022 See More

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