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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
Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Researchers believe the dinosaur's crest — a large bony ridge rising from the top of the dinosaur's skull — was brightly colored and covered in keratin.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
The Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 47 feet in the mountain town of Concrete early Thursday, and roughly 41 feet in Mount Vernon early Friday.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Noun
On the Argentinean side, fierce winds rise and fall above the peaks in mountain waves, tossing up rows of thin white clouds like foamy crests.
—Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Researchers believe the dinosaur's crest — a large bony ridge rising from the top of the dinosaur's skull — was brightly colored and covered in keratin.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Barrett-Jackson does not give an estimate in its auction listing, but sixth-generation Ford Broncos can approach or even crest $100,000, depending on a lot of factors like condition and modifications.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
The Skagit River is expected to crest at roughly 47 feet in the mountain town of Concrete early Thursday, and roughly 41 feet in Mount Vernon early Friday.
—CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
Noun
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Retirement has been marketed as the pinnacle of a successful life, the moment that finally belongs to you.—
John Coleman,
Harvard Business Review,
10 Mar. 2026
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McDaniel’s second year was the pinnacle of Tagovailoa’s six years in Miami.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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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,
11 Mar. 2026
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Similar ridges appear along the equators of Dimorphos and Didymos, likely formed by material shed from the spinning asteroids that later settled back onto their surfaces.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The budget came weeks after Gondongwana said South Africa’s debt is projected to peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, creating room for more infrastructure investment and tax relief.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The tornado had peak winds of around 75 miles per hour, according to a preliminary damage survey.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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The upholstered headboard extends to one side and becomes a seat, with a marble-top tulip end table for dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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El Segundo tied it 3-3 in the top of the seventh on a two-out, three-run home run by Chase Mattoon.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Thousands of students ditch class as anti-ICE protests surge in 2026.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The war has caused global oil prices to spike — leading prices for gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other products refined from crude oil to surge, too.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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This cycle has reached its zenith in Netanyahu’s latest and greatest gamble.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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This electrifying combo of documentary and concert film showcases the King of Rock 'n' Roll at his creative zenith during his 1970s Las Vegas residency and early '70s tours, and more importantly showcases Presley in all of his jumpsuited splendor, as both cultural icon and cool guy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wordless electronic lounge music pulses over the speakers, hanging well above the dining room from a triple-height ceiling.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The marathon is often the culmination of years of mentorship and dedication.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The service Saturday represented the culmination of nine days of funerals and celebrations for Jackson, who died last month at age 84.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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