crest 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrest How to pronounce crest (audio)
Definition of crestnext
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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crest

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verb

as in to peak

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Recent Examples of crest
Noun
The Tempo uniforms for sale have the official Cape Verde crest on the left shoulder. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 24 June 2026 In the span of 45 minutes, the river surged 26 feet above its bed before reaching a record-breaking crest of more than 37 feet. — Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Verb
Last week, McHenry county residents walled off their homes in preparation for the Fox River to crest. — Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The river is expected to crest on Wednesday, but homeowners in Holiday Hills are already dealing with some issues as the water is rising quickly. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
  1. pinnacle
  2. ridge
  3. peak
  4. top
  5. surge
  6. zenith
  7. height
  8. culmination
Noun
  • The end of the week could be the pinnacle of Brody Bumila’s young baseball career with the MLB draft commencing Saturday.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
  • The July Fourth celebration was the pinnacle of a three-day event hosted by Nylon, part of Bustle Digital Group, and hosted at The Surf Lodge.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Noun
  • In the San Gabriel Mountains, a blue wind phone stands on a foggy forest ridge near a roadside turnout in Wrightwood.
    — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of ridge
Verb
  • Fatalities peak during heat waves and hotter-than-average years.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The moisture is expected to arrive in the Bay Area on Sunday and will likely peak Sunday night into Monday morning, bringing erratic, gusty winds and a roughly 20% chance of lightning, Flynn said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of peak
Noun
  • The Angels then chased Eovaldi when Logan O’Hoppe walked and Wade Meckler singled, driving in a run as the top of the order came to the plate.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • The canoe dug into the top of my spine, biting harder every step.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of top
Verb
  • When stockpiles fall, prices typically surge as refiners compete for scarce supply.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Today, as inventory tightens and prices surge to record highs, the buyers are older and wealthier.
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026
Definition of surge
Noun
  • But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of zenith
Noun
  • As well, the machine's limited computer vision can’t address environmental situations like differing degrees of lighting conditions in outdoor courts, or varied ceiling heights in indoor gyms.
    — Shirl Leigh July 13, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • Featuring a subtle platform for extra height, soft fabric straps to prevent irritation, and an OrthoLite footbed to withstand long hours on your feet, these flip-flops are perfect for dressing up or down without having to compromise on comfort.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of height
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  • Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.
    — Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
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