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crest

[krest] / krɛst /


NOUN
emblem, symbol
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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"The crest was like nothing we'd ever seen before," said Sereno.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Both made their Test debuts on the 2022 tour of Pakistan, when Ben Stokes' side were riding the crest of a wave.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

And with the polarizing and extreme response to Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” it seems this animosity has reached its crest.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Researchers believe the crest was brightly colored during the dinosaur's lifetime and arched upward like a curved blade, likely serving as a dramatic display structure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

When we reach and crest the Queensland Drawbridge, I am immensely relieved.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen