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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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
Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Fire progress slowed as the fire crested some of the initial ridges and began backing downhill.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The fossils showed Edmontosaurus boasted a continuous midline feature on its body, with a fleshy crest along the neck and trunk that changes over the hips into a single row of spikes running down the tail.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
According to their analyses, the dinosaur, which could grow to over 12 meters (40 feet) long, had a fleshy crest along the neck and back and a row of spikes running down the tail.
—Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Thousands of residents were evacuated as the flames raced up the Santa Ana Mountains, cresting and driving straight toward the Lake Elsinore area, burning cabins in the Cleveland National Forest’s Holy Jim Canyon and then homes in the El Cariso Village neighborhood.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Fire progress slowed as the fire crested some of the initial ridges and began backing downhill.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bison roam freely, wild horses graze on ridges, and entire prairie dog towns pop up along the roadside.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The strongest wind gusts were reported over coastal ridges in excess of 75 mph.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Conditions in this region will be particularly hazardous due to 40mph winds (which are expected to peak early Thursday afternoon), which will cause blowing snow, reducing visibility to around a half-mile or less.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Temperatures are expected to peak only at 42 degrees on Sunday, with a hard freeze possible overnight, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Döpfner nearly bought the FT in 2015, before losing it to Nikkei, and took a controlling stake in Business Insider — at the top of the new media market — for $343 million.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Liquid measuring cups have space at the top to prevent overflowing as well as a spout for easy pouring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Davidson County, health insurance premiums could surge dramatically if federal subsidies expire, Behn said, adding that increases could be as high as 281%, from $498 to $1,800 a month for some family plans.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Nov. 2025
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As Marks’ compositions surge on the Hot 100 each December, Marks also makes an annual return to Hot 100 Songwriters.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula?—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Their mom, Alyssa Crawford, shared two images of herself with her daughter Violet, with text alluding to the 4-year-old’s height being smaller than her peers.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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In Hoyer’s mind, the Tokyo Series represented the culmination of the organization’s long-running efforts to establish connections in Nippon Professional Baseball, highlight the Cubs as a brand overseas and turn Chicago into a destination for Japanese players.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The election chaos represents the culmination of an increasingly tarnished human rights record by Tanzania in recent months, with all eyes on international observers and countries following the polls.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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