Crown Jewel (Noun)
Meaning 1
The most desirable assets of a corporation; "their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company's crown jewels, including their popular soft drink brands, were put up for sale as part of the restructuring effort.
- Their crown jewels, the popular gaming console and smartphone divisions, were seen as the major drivers of revenue and innovation.
- The corporation's crown jewels were considered a major prize in the hostile takeover attempt, which ultimately succeeded.
- After the merger, the combined company's crown jewels were thought to include the leading online search engine and a dominant e-commerce platform.
- Analysts considered the company's crown jewels to be its Hollywood film franchises, which generated billions of dollars in revenue each year.
Meaning 2
A precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.