Definition of «cresting wave»

The term "cresting wave" refers to a point in time when something, such as an idea or trend, has reached its highest level of popularity and is beginning to decline. It represents the peak or pinnacle of success before it starts to fade away. The phrase can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is at their best moment in life just before things start going downhill.

Sentences with «cresting wave»

And it's also cresting a wave of enhanced electronic books as one of the most high - profile literary works to take advantage of the new abilities of readers such as Apple's iPad and other tablet computers. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Similarly, in ostensibly abstract paintings such as the bravura «Lantern in the Snow» or the de Kooning homage, «My Attic (Early in the Spring),» figurative elements push forth and recede like cresting waves at sea. (bostonglobe.com)
Not only does it feel boat - like in its size, but bumpy roads feel like a rubber dinghy cresting waves on the open sea. (carbuzz.com)
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