crescendo
Example Sentences
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Yet Daniel Pemberton’s opening theme music is a rousing crescendo of stadium rock synthesizers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
At that time he was unsure of what was coming next in a career that had reached an apparent crescendo with his tumultuous play-off win over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
That could mean investors are in for more pain ahead, as major selloffs typically reach their crescendo as the volatility gauge peaks.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
In the last room, a crescendo of monumental full portraits, the atmosphere is symphonic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Meanwhile on the Row the planning reached a crescendo.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing crescendo
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