CREST Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkrest

Definition of crest

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 crest - the highest peak of the river's water levels - will reached Morgan County today, the NWS of Indianapolis predicts. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 18 Aug. 2026 Officials said high water could linger for days even after the river crests, with additional rainfall expected to slow the area's recovery. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

So with Splash, Howard had a chance to crest into the mainstream, and Hanks had his first starring role in a movie. — Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 Attack after attack crested and broke like waves on a Cape Verdean beach, the best coming near the end of the first half. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for crest

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Noun

Researchers told me that many Democrats believe that the pinnacle of achievement is having a good education and a fruitful career.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
What progress was made in some technological areas—navigation, shipbuilding—was seen as the pinnacle of achievement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Verb

Following a pleasant morning, afternoon temperatures will peak closer to 80 degrees, with a mix of sun, clouds and drier-feeling air.

— Steven Sosna, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Plus, like Órganos and Máncora, Chicama tends to peak between April and October—right when the humpbacks whales arrive.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of peak

Noun

Westman Atelier has achieved a lot on its own, rising to the top of the ranks in complexion and lip.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
He was only getting started, but people could already see the natural ability that the youngster believed would one day take him to the top.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of top

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Given his natural dribbling ability and powerful strike on goal, meaningful attacking contributions should soon begin to surge.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
The Giants started to surge in the bottom of the ninth when Jonah Cox hit a leadoff triple, then scored on a double by Rafael Devers.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of surge

Noun

Around the time the body was disposed of, Lake Mead was nearing its zenith.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Despite Villa reaching their zenith under Emery in May, there was a growing argument to undergo a stable transitional phase, providing youthful impetus and appearing proactive, rather than reactive, in lowering the age of the squad.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of zenith

Noun

Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
With their height factor, watch out for Lampard’s side at long throws.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of height

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Disruption is not a starting point but the culmination of a journey, built on creating commercial evidence and learning.

— Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
After Savaiinaea struggled as a rookie at left guard, his play in the first two series in his Dolphins right guard debut, albeit in an exhibition against the Washington Commanders, seemed to be the culmination of an offseason of dedicated work.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

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