1
as in pinnacle
the highest part or point
at that point the filmmaker was at the crest of his critical acclaim, which included winning an Oscar for best picture
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2
as in ridge
the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge
the hiking party reached the crest of the mountain just as it began to thunder
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as in to peak
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Recent Examples of crest
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
The Flash Flood Warning will remain in effect until most streams have crested and conditions have significantly improved, with only nuisance flooding remaining.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Food production appears to be peaking around now, consistent with the idea that technological intensification can raise the crest but may also steepen the drop if underlying limits are not eased.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Milwaukee River has fallen to 8.7 feet in downtown Milwaukee, after cresting at a record high of 11.19 feet early in the morning, said Andrew Quigley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
The Flash Flood Warning will remain in effect until most streams have crested and conditions have significantly improved, with only nuisance flooding remaining.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
Despite tweaks along the way, the crest looks basically the same.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Food production appears to be peaking around now, consistent with the idea that technological intensification can raise the crest but may also steepen the drop if underlying limits are not eased.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
Noun
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Knowing Thursday could be the pinnacle at Ballhalla this season only made the moment more savory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aston Martin has, as noted, pushed its cars decidedly upmarket, and this pinnacle offering now competes, in price and power, directly with vehicles such as the $504,000 Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider while coming in well above the Bentley Continental GTC, which starts at $336,000.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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When the monsoon ridge shifts over the Four Corners region, winds aloft summon tropical moisture north, sometimes bringing the remnants of Pacific hurricanes with it.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Indiana’s northern area will begin to peak around mid October, with the lower portion of the state reaching past its peak around late October.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, seasonal highlights —spring wildflowers, fall foliage migrating wildlife — often peak during shoulder seasons, giving you front-row access to nature’s best shows.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One is the continued dominance of Argentina, 10 points clear at the top with one round of matches remaining.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adjustable buckle across the top keeps them in place, and their closed-toe design helps keep feet warm as temperatures get colder.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Rangers lost and that allowed the Royals surge in front of them by a half game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Delays could cause disruption, leading prices to surge for memory chips, the semiconductors that help devices store data that Samsung and SK Hynix make in China.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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These continued every few days for the better part of the next year, one Bowyer would look back on as a personal and professional zenith.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tres, his sexy, 16-seat counter-dining restaurant in a basement warehouse in Rotterdam, is the culmination of that boundless curiosity.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The indictments are the culmination of a weeks-long investigation by the Texas Rangers, Johnson County judge Christopher Boedeker told WFAA.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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