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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
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
This early relative of T. rex had a distinctive crest on its head, offering insight into the evolutionary adaptations of early tyrannosaurs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The national average crested above $2 per pound for fresh, whole chicken for the first time last year and hit a record high of $2.08 in November.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The crest contains 18 lines that represent the 18 communities of the county.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
This early relative of T. rex had a distinctive crest on its head, offering insight into the evolutionary adaptations of early tyrannosaurs.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
The epidemic has crested in different communities at different times.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
The national average crested above $2 per pound for fresh, whole chicken for the first time last year and hit a record high of $2.08 in November.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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The golf tournament also runs alongside the NCAA Tournament Final Four starting Saturday, April 5 in San Antonio where all four No. 1 seeds won Elite Eight games to advance to college basketball’s pinnacle at the Final Four.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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With big briny flavors, blue cheese, and crushed olives with lemon, this is truly the pinnacle of appetizers and belongs next to any charcuterie board.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Stay away from open fields, hill summits, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While inflation peaked in 2022 under then-President Joe Biden, the average and annual inflation rates during Trump’s final year in office were significantly lower than last year’s.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics survey, the percentage of U.S. adults who were shopping online as a result of price increases peaked at 24.3% in December of 2023.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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In the top of the seventh inning Friday, Harvey jogged in from the bullpen.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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The fallout could be seen in higher consumer prices, job cuts, and a surging recession risk.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The plant was intended to help meet the area’s surging electricity demand, but, from early on, it was plagued by problems.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Kitamura’s actor, too, has achieved a kind of creative and professional zenith only after renouncing the prospect of such a home, and Xavier’s claim suddenly confronts her with the alternative reality of being a very different kind of character: a mother.—
Jordan Kisner,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Simon Fisher-Becker, who reached a career zenith in the original Harry Potter film and Doctor Who on television, died on Sunday, March 9.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The future of women’s boxing is now, and MVP is proud to lead the charge in taking the sport to unprecedented heights.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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This change makes the full height of the screen available for displaying photos rather than reserving a bar at the bottom just for buttons.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The culmination of that process will occur in April when the Task Force votes on a final master plan if there is not unanimous support.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This debut album is the culmination of years of hard work, growth, and learning.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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