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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
Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The Moluccan cockatoo, which is mostly white except for the coral feathers in its crest, is endemic to the Moluccas, islands off the east coast of Indonesia that are also home to some species of birds of paradise.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
The North Fork Kentucky River crested at 30.5 inches overnight, marking the largest flood in the city since 1984.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Perhaps halfway up to the crest which forms the ramparts of the Mule Shoe was a jutting bastion of orange-colored rock.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
The Moluccan cockatoo, which is mostly white except for the coral feathers in its crest, is endemic to the Moluccas, islands off the east coast of Indonesia that are also home to some species of birds of paradise.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
As the wave of rooftop solar crested and fell, long-standing issues in the solar industry have intensified, advocates say.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
The North Fork Kentucky River crested at 30.5 inches overnight, marking the largest flood in the city since 1984.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crest
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Traditionally, family offices have long been seen as the pinnacle of private investment sophistication—highly sophisticated institutional level investors, dedicated to single or small groups of ultra-high-net-worth families to manage their fortunes across generations.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Red Rocks may be the pinnacle of any tour, but its 9,250 seats are small in comparison to Fiddler's Green Amphitheater (about 17,000).—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
7 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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Sitting on the top of a ridge, the residence looks down upon Chili Bar, one of California’s most popular whitewater stretches, and the old historic flume in the distance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June through November, with tropical activity generally peaking from late August through October.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2025
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Maryland men’s basketball is peaking at the right time.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Encouraging managers to take action on department-specific feedback prevents issues from piling up at the top and makes solutions feel more personal and effective.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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And just before midnight, Duterte was back on a plane – this time bound for the Netherlands in what appeared to be a stunning end to a stormy and violent stint at the top of Philippine politics.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inflation expectations also surged, with survey respondents now expecting inflation over the next year of 4.9%, up from 4.3% a month ago Of note: Long-term inflation expectations also surged, to 3.9% in March from 3.5% in February.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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The surging price of gold is among several signs that investors are concerned about America’s economic outlook, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers told CNN on Friday.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The era of Peak TV, characterized by an abundance of high-end fiction content, has reached its zenith.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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Dimash’s Parisian debut reached its zenith on November 5th, with an invitation to perform at a closed-door event hosted at the Élysée Palace, Dimash delivered a performance that seamlessly blended emotional depth and entertainment.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 2025
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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors in San Diego said more than 150 law enforcement agents took part in the operation, which was the culmination of a 16-month investigation that had involved undercover drug buys, covert surveillance and wiretaps.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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One part Whiskey bar, one part world-class Southern kitchen, the popular Downtown Raleigh joint—the culmination of Thor’s ability to show people a good time—opened without him.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Crest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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