throning

verb

present participle of throne
as in crowning

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  1. crowning
  2. creating
  3. inaugurating
  4. anointing
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  • Timberview’s crowning achievement this year was a 35-30 win over longtime area power Denton Ryan.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Minnesota Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards has brought back his satirical Believe That Awards, which went viral in 2025 — reaching 150 million cross-platform views — for crowning Timothée Chalamet white boy of the year.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of crowning
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  • Another interesting direction is canvas bags paired with exotic-leather pouches, creating a contrast between materials and textures.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The corals themselves are bigger than cars, their delicate arms creating a dense underwater maze.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of creating
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  • The French leader and others were inaugurating a statue honoring Capt.
    — Masha Macpherson, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • Britain’s oppression invited the people to take charge of their government, inaugurating a period of broader political participation.
    — T. H. Breen, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of inaugurating
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  • To his surprise, Wall Street financiers approached him on the street to praise Gekko — anointing him as their hero.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Think Lady Gaga anointing herself an A-list leading lady by way of her grand appearance for the premiere of A Star Is Born.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of anointing
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