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as in pinnacles
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 ridges
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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Recent Examples of crests
Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Recently detailed in the journal Science, the discovery was years in the making — with researchers finding jaw fragments in 2019 and two additional crests in 2022.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
When the knife point is resting on the cutting board, the edge’s curve crests a half inch to an inch above the surface, putting the most aggressive slicing angle perfectly at steak height.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, the only one of its kind in the country, has the ability to search family crests and tartans.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, several other rivers saw record crests, according to an NBC News analysis, including at the Snohomish River in Snohomish, the Cedar River in Renton, the Nooksack River in North Cedarville and the Grays River in Rosburg.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 12 Dec. 2025
River flows have surged well above flood thresholds, with forecasts calling for crests near or above historic highs before waters slowly begin receding late tonight into Friday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The hooked benches provide a sensation of a gently rolling wave, where visitors can sit between the crests.
—Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
The hipbelt wings each flare to about 5 inches wide on either side of the spine, fully wrapping the iliac crests and providing decent load distribution to the hips.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
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
Recently detailed in the journal Science, the discovery was years in the making — with researchers finding jaw fragments in 2019 and two additional crests in 2022.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
When the knife point is resting on the cutting board, the edge’s curve crests a half inch to an inch above the surface, putting the most aggressive slicing angle perfectly at steak height.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
The Scottish Tartans Museum and Heritage Center, the only one of its kind in the country, has the ability to search family crests and tartans.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition to the Skagit River at Mount Vernon, several other rivers saw record crests, according to an NBC News analysis, including at the Snohomish River in Snohomish, the Cedar River in Renton, the Nooksack River in North Cedarville and the Grays River in Rosburg.
—Patrick Smith, NBC news, 12 Dec. 2025
River flows have surged well above flood thresholds, with forecasts calling for crests near or above historic highs before waters slowly begin receding late tonight into Friday.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The hooked benches provide a sensation of a gently rolling wave, where visitors can sit between the crests.
—Siobhan Morrissey, Miami Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crests
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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American Samoa offers remote South Pacific coral reefs and volcanic ridges, while Dry Tortugas, accessible only by boat or seaplane, features vibrant marine life and a massive 19th-century coastal fortress, around 70 miles off the coast of Key West.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
13 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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Each member opted for a monochromatic black-and-white look that consisted of flowy tops, structured outerwear and loose-fit trousers – designed by Songzio, one of South Korea’s first independent designer labels.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Relax at one of the cozy high tops or along the 10-person marble bar flanked by 2 olive trees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Similar to Jupiter's true superstorms, their activity lasted for months, but unlike true superstorms, their cloud towers only reached modest heights.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Peeps have been taken to new heights.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Today, the Dolomites are a UNESCO heritage site and their beauty attracts celebrities and huge numbers of other tourists — many lured by images shared on social media of the turquoise Alpine lakes and stunning peaks.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crests. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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