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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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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
Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Directly across the valley from me was a steep and narrow finger ridge that had long ago been planted in pine trees all the way down its crest; from the ridge top to where the creek trickled by at its base.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Kentucky River was cresting at Frankfort Lock at 48.27 feet on Monday morning, just shy of the record of 48.5 feet set there on Dec. 10, 1978, according to CJ Padgett, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Louisville, Ky., office.
—Bruce Schreiner and Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The team’s name, crest, colors and brand identity are yet to be announced.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Directly across the valley from me was a steep and narrow finger ridge that had long ago been planted in pine trees all the way down its crest; from the ridge top to where the creek trickled by at its base.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
What’s Next As of April 8, the Kentucky River had crested, but floodwaters were still too high to fully assess the damage.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Kentucky River was cresting at Frankfort Lock at 48.27 feet on Monday morning, just shy of the record of 48.5 feet set there on Dec. 10, 1978, according to CJ Padgett, a meteorologist with the weather service’s Louisville, Ky., office.
—Bruce Schreiner and Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
Noun
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Arches National Park is known for its colorful stone arches, pinnacles and balanced rocks.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Most apropos is that the statue will be forged by fire, an analogy perfectly befitting Staley and her journey to this pinnacle.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The virus circulates seasonally, typically rising in the fall and peaking in the winter, like many other respiratory infections.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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His sale price seems to have peaked in 2022 at £277,200.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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Patricia was looking forward to her mother climbing to the top of the 750-foot Diamond Head, but her then-72-year-old mom felt daunted by the challenging ascent and opted to stay at the base.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
11 May 2025
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Verb
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Now, demand has surged past what these networks were ever built to support.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The Mariners have surged into first place in the American League West on the strength of, surprisingly, the offense.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The 2012 Olympics were Campbell’s zenith but an eight-year professional career brought a further 20 wins from 24 fights and lightweight world-title contests against Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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At that point Jupiter is just visible in the west, about 32 degrees above the horizon (this is about a third of the way up to the zenith).—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thanks to the chunky heel and platform, these shoes will give you some height while still being easy to walk in.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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Popular evergreen options like arborvitae, especially slender types such as Forever Goldy Arborvitae, offer height without taking up much space.—
Debbie Wolfe,
Popular Science,
8 May 2025
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For many, this represents the achievement of a lifelong goal—the culmination of years climbing the corporate ladder.—
Isabelita Castilho,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And so for me, this was really a deep dive into the culmination of my career.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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