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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
Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
In Nevada, the NWS said that snow accumulations up to 2 or possibly 3 feet were expected near the Sierra crest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Residents in low-lying areas of Frankfort, Kentucky, are being warned to prepare for potential flooding as the Kentucky River is predicted to crest at a historic high on Monday – just shy of the level flood walls are built to protect against.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Chelsea sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, have maintained throughout that the club’s crest is not going to be replaced by this new badge.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
In Nevada, the NWS said that snow accumulations up to 2 or possibly 3 feet were expected near the Sierra crest.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
It's expected to crest Tuesday morning at 57 feet, which would exceed the record by 3 inches.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Residents in low-lying areas of Frankfort, Kentucky, are being warned to prepare for potential flooding as the Kentucky River is predicted to crest at a historic high on Monday – just shy of the level flood walls are built to protect against.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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Arches National Park is known for its colorful stone arches, pinnacles and balanced rocks.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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Most apropos is that the statue will be forged by fire, an analogy perfectly befitting Staley and her journey to this pinnacle.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Verb
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His sale price seems to have peaked in 2022 at £277,200.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
8 May 2025
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The virus circulates seasonally, typically rising in the fall and peaking in the winter, like many other respiratory infections.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2025
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The flowers open sequentially from the top down, providing long-lasting color through the summer months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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City has been a long way from the top of English and European soccer.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The river is now surging from runoff brought by historic rainfall in early April, AccuWeather reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, which tracks instability in government decision-making, has surged over the past two months, reaching levels not seen since the peak of the pandemic.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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At that point Jupiter is just visible in the west, about 32 degrees above the horizon (this is about a third of the way up to the zenith).—
Jesse Emspak,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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All told, the other top candidates who could be elevated to the zenith of the Catholic Church are four Italians, one Spanish, one French, one Ghanaian and one Maltese.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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At their height under Postecoglou in his debut season, their PPDA was 6.24.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Thanks to the chunky heel and platform, these shoes will give you some height while still being easy to walk in.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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The Wolves’ 103-96 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday was the culmination of a trend that crushed the Lakers all series.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Her latest project, Welcome, Mac, to the Family by Ruddiman, is the culmination of two years of experimentation, iteration, and storytelling.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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