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
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Some Kentucky rivers have already begun to crest, but many are expected to rise to their highest levels starting Monday.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 July 2025
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque said early data placed the river's crest at 20.24 feet on Tuesday afternoon, which would break the record of 15.86 feet that was set on July 20, 2024.
—Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 9 July 2025
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Noun
The Guadalupe River had crested at Kerrville and Comfort by Friday evening, but other parts of the river downstream weren’t forecast to crest until Saturday morning.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 4 July 2025
Some Kentucky rivers have already begun to crest, but many are expected to rise to their highest levels starting Monday.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
Two hours later, NWS Albuquerque advised that Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, N.M., had reached a provisional crest of 20.24 feet while the flash flooding was occurring.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 9 July 2025
The National Weather Service in Albuquerque said early data placed the river's crest at 20.24 feet on Tuesday afternoon, which would break the record of 15.86 feet that was set on July 20, 2024.
—Jessica Gorman, ABC News, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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If the war in Vietnam marked the pinnacle of war journalism, and AP had a legendary perch in that war, much of it was due to Faas.—
Gary Knight,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
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The world tells of success as such a wonderful story, the pinnacle of happiness.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The subtropical ridge of high pressure, which brought extreme heat to the Midwest and southeastern United States last week, will shift westward and intensify by midweek.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Just a 10-minute drive from downtown, the Devil’s Backbone Open Space offers 12 miles of hiking trails along a dramatic ridge of jagged sandstone, offering views that rival any national park overlook.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Once again, tsunami waves ‒ luckily modest this time ‒ reached the town, peaking as high as 4 feet near city shores before dawn on July 30, according to the National Weather Service.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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So, while the mating season might technically peak in early summer, the sightings are just now reaching their peak.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Ironically, island escapes are not at the top of it.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Netflix global top 10: Mandala Murders Directed by Gopi Putharan, Mandala Murders made its debut on Netflix on July 25.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The pattern is consistent: companies pivot to crypto, announce massive fundraising rounds, and their stock prices surge on speculation.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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ServiceNow — Shares surged nearly 8% after the software stock hiked its full-year guidance for subscription revenue after beating Wall Street expectations for the second quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Not even the imaginary zenith of human civilization can overpower nature forever.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some shows in the U.S. later in the year might be about the zenith of anything that anybody ever imagined really.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Ocean measurements showed wave heights of only 10 t0 14 feet -- relatively small for an earthquake of this size.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 July 2025
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These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The case was the culmination of a 16-year fight by an Idaho couple who sought only to build a home on their own property.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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