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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
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
Leaves may be flat or wavy or even cylindrical and shaped like tusks, arranged in a configuration like a fan, or maybe a pineapple top or the most emphatic of cockatoo’s crests.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
These dinosaurs had elaborate head crests connected to their nasal passages, which scientists believe worked as natural resonance chambers.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 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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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
Leaves may be flat or wavy or even cylindrical and shaped like tusks, arranged in a configuration like a fan, or maybe a pineapple top or the most emphatic of cockatoo’s crests.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
These dinosaurs had elaborate head crests connected to their nasal passages, which scientists believe worked as natural resonance chambers.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Some even show signs of fractured crests, hinting at long-term exposure to changing conditions.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crests
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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At the 2010 Games, the USA and Canada filed protests against British athlete Amy Williams, arguing that her helmet had small ridges on it that gave her an unfair advantage.—
Outside,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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The effect is often created over a metallic base or beneath chrome dust to accentuate the ridges.—
Rosa Pyo,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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This week's declines leave the S&P 500 down almost 30 percent from their October 2025 peaks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Gulf Coast getaways, from Alabama’s beaches to the Florida Panhandle, are lovely in late spring and again in early fall, before summer’s heat peaks or winter visitors arrive.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 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
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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
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“Crests.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crests. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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