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
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
In fact, the last guy to crest 700 yards for the club was Julius Thomas (788) in 2013.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
The Silencio sequence marks a reality-shattering crescendo to Lynch’s film — and an emotional crest, with leads Naomi Watts and Laura Harring both bursting into tears while viewing Del Rio’s performance in the cavernous club.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Noun
During the hurricane of 1938, when the Connecticut River crested at 27 feet, 4 1/4 inches above flood stage in Middletown.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2025
In fact, the last guy to crest 700 yards for the club was Julius Thomas (788) in 2013.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Verb
The full crest designed by Boise’s Against creative agency adds several more Idaho elements.
—Michael Lycklama, Idaho Statesman, 28 June 2025
The Silencio sequence marks a reality-shattering crescendo to Lynch’s film — and an emotional crest, with leads Naomi Watts and Laura Harring both bursting into tears while viewing Del Rio’s performance in the cavernous club.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
Noun
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Young reached the pinnacle of success in high school at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif.—he was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2020—and in college at Alabama.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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America stands as the pinnacle and leader of Western civilization.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 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,
4 July 2025
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It’s been three years since interest rates peaked and yet many savers are still sitting in accounts that are earning peanuts.—
Jill Schlesinger,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The track peaked at number 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped cement Lil' Kim's status as one of hip-hop's most daring and influential female voices.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The first came in the top of the fourth when Buehler walked Josh Lowe and served up a two-run home run to Ha-Seong Kim, his first of the season to put the Rays ahead 2-1.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
11 July 2025
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Drizzle with oil, top with feta, cilantro, black pepper, and the reserved shrimp legs, and serve.—
Greg Chelmis,
Saveur,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Her Instagram and TikTok accounts each surged past 1 million followers.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Thereafter Sweden surged at the Germans with pace and skill.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The relationship embodies the zenith of the client-advisor dynamic, one that extends beyond the scope and term of a contract or the legacy boundaries of functional expertise.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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For such a humanist filmmaker, Boyle reached his zenith by pondering us at our lowest point.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The first-floor gallery is confusing enough with its varying ceiling heights and tomb-like layout.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Chambray may be a humble fabric, but 100 Hands has elevated it to new heights with its Iced Washed Japanese Chambray Shirt.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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Receiving this honorary Oscar is the culmination of a dream.—
Jon Burlingame,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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For Jake, who played basketball at Washington University from 2021 to 2023, draft night was a culmination of the family’s dream: older brother Josh also played college ball at Lehigh University.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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