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
New York Times, 19 May 2026
There’s no shortage of other dramatic crests, among them a climactic shoot-out in a cornfield that’s a model of steadily mounting suspense.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Cognitive performance, emotional stability, and earnings all tend to crest in the fifth decade.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The first groups of pilgrims arrive at San Francesco di Lula shrine just as the sun rises above the limestone crest of the Monte Albo massif — a spiritual journey now illuminated.
—New York Times, 19 May 2026
There’s no shortage of other dramatic crests, among them a climactic shoot-out in a cornfield that’s a model of steadily mounting suspense.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Verb
The Wisconsin River is expected to crest this afternoon, according to NOAA's latest National Weather Prediction Service map.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Cognitive performance, emotional stability, and earnings all tend to crest in the fifth decade.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
Noun
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This spring, Munetaka Murakami, Tatsuya Imai, and Kazuma Okamoto all left the island nation and headed for the pinnacle of baseball competition.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The second time, the Devil takes him to the top of the pinnacle of the Temple in Jerusalem and invites him to throw himself off of it, since God will surely send angels to catch him.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Right now, our weather pattern is being controlled by a powerful 1028 mb high-pressure ridge that is centered directly on top of us today.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Caregiving demands tend to peak in the late 30s and early 40s, the same years when many professionals are stepping into management roles and being evaluated for long-term potential.—
Subha Barry,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The upcoming week looks to be mainly dry as well as temperatures will peak near 90 by the end of the week.—
Gregory Padgett,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times with two hits and a walk, driving in a run in the top of the ninth with his first triple since July 28, 2024.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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If emotions surge, pause your pace, and choose a doable, grounded step.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Memory makers like Micron, meanwhile, have seen shares surge amid a shortage for the key type of chip needed to support AI.—
Katie Tarasov,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Justin Bieber Justin Bieber’s roast in 2015 was notable for its brutal takedown of Bieber’s notoriously bratty antics, which had reached their zenith at the time of airing due to a series of scandals and legal problems — including an arrest.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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Home runs, which reached a zenith of 6,776 in 2019, declined to 5,650 last year.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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This helped accommodate patients who could not, or chose not to, be seen in person at the height of covid transmission.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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While Star City hasn’t quite yet reached the heights of its predecessor, the five hours (of eight) sent to critics satisfy as both a companion series and one capable of standing all on its own.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The evening celebration was a culmination of a series of weeklong activations across the district to celebrate the brand’s foray into in-store retail and in its home base of New York.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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