as in zenith
the highest part or point
shag carpeting reached the apogee of its popularity in the 1970s but is now considered outdated
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Recent Examples of apogee
Twin Peaks marked both the apogee of Lynch’s career as a popular influencer and a turning point in his ability to tap into the zeitgeist.
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Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
This year, the Flower Moon will coincide closely with the apogee, making it about 251,828 miles away instead of 238,855 miles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The crew’s apogee — or farthest point from Earth — made Gillis and Menon the first women to travel so far from our planet.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
Nearly three minutes into liftoff, the crew capsule separated from the booster and eventually reached the apogee, or the highest point of the flight.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
This year, the Flower Moon will coincide closely with the apogee, making it about 251,828 miles away instead of 238,855 miles.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
The crew’s apogee — or farthest point from Earth — made Gillis and Menon the first women to travel so far from our planet.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
Nearly three minutes into liftoff, the crew capsule separated from the booster and eventually reached the apogee, or the highest point of the flight.
—Jennifer Earl, Analisa Novak, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apogee
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Over the course of a year, the true sun will move a distance in the sky equal to twice Earth’s tilt, or about 47 degrees (compared with the 90-degree angle from the horizon to the zenith, directly overhead).—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
5 June 2025
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The red giant star Arcturus can also be found shining high above the moon close to the zenith (the point in the sky directly above an observer) on the night of June 5, while Mars will be visible in the west as a red point of light close to the kingly star Regulus, in the constellation Leo.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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The new Compton High School, which will open this fall, stands as a pinnacle example: Teachers will not have their own classrooms — but will conduct classes in various spaces depending on topic and availability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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To most, the rivalry matchup with the Padres was the pinnacle of the postseason.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Their presence is the culmination of a decade-long project under Schmetzer, the latest big game for a club well-accustomed to the spotlight.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But the opening is the culmination of many more years, stretching back to Shi’s start in the hospitality space.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Originally approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023, the Live Local Act allows mixed-use projects in commercial and industrial districts to exceed limits on local density and height zoning rules so long as developers set aside 40 percent of residential units for workforce housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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The attack comes as tensions have reached new heights over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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There’s something uniquely elegant about a sporty jacket with a stand collar or funnel neck zipped right to the top, with material slightly shrouding the chin.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Drop to your knees, rolling to the top of your knees to protect your knee caps.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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Like in Mario Kart 8, executing a taunt (with the drift button) at the apex of a ramp will let players get a little speed boost.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
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Menswear, particularly suited looks, for women reached an apex between 2024 and 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Apogee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apogee. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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