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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
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Therefore, the Flood Advisory has been reduced in size to focus on the Crooked Creek watershed from Hemby Bridge to Fairview and the Rocky River confluence the north fork of Crooked Creek has crested and is falling quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Some even show signs of fractured crests, hinting at long-term exposure to changing conditions.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Authorities say flooding from the Mendenhall River will likely crest around 4 p.m.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Therefore, the Flood Advisory has been reduced in size to focus on the Crooked Creek watershed from Hemby Bridge to Fairview and the Rocky River confluence the north fork of Crooked Creek has crested and is falling quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The centuries-old existing state seal has drawn controversy for portraying an indigenous person on a shield, with a crest above containing an arm holding a shield.
—State House News Service, Boston Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
Some even show signs of fractured crests, hinting at long-term exposure to changing conditions.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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But the template had been set, Paris was marked as a shorthand for the pinnacle of female achievement—only the most stylish, successful, and generally it would be summoned there—and established as the option only a truly singular love could outshine.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Watch rescuers save snowboarder after 100-foot fall Emergency officials were airlifted to a mountain ridge above a snowfield to assist the man.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The combination of the ridge and light drove excitons in one direction for four micrometers in less than half a nanosecond at room temperature.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both models feature Super Retina XDR displays, with support for ProMotion tech, 3,000 nits peak outdoor brightness and Always-On display.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Cumulative long-term exposure to low-level pollution may cause more chronic disease than peak pollution events.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Buffs’ offensive line lacks surge.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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When the shooting occurs near an election, contributions surge by 1,730 percent.—
John J. Donohue,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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These continued every few days for the better part of the next year, one Bowyer would look back on as a personal and professional zenith.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Cities would also generally be prevented from imposing height and density limits based on how close a development is near a transit stop.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Channel Orange, his breakthrough album, preceded Blonde by several years but didn’t reach the same heights.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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For Ethiopia the unveiling of the 74-billion cubic meter dam, which has been 14 years in the making and cost $5 billion, was the culmination of a dream and proved the East African nation the winner in a bitter diplomatic battle over its construction.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both her book and her broader platform reflect the culmination of years spent recognizing women’s struggles, listening deeply to their stories, and guiding them toward empowerment and transformation.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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