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shag carpeting reached the apogee of its popularity in the 1970s but is now considered outdated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
As evidence mounts, The Perfect Neighbor steadily and deftly builds momentum until its crushing apogee.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Mars orbits the sun at an average distance of 1.5 AU, and at its apogee (its farthest distance from Earth) reaches a distance of 2.6 AU.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Disney’s approach struck many, including myself, as the apogee of corporate bungling.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
The crew’s apogee — or farthest point from Earth — made two crew members the first women ever to fly so far from our planet.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, falls on September 17.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Mars orbits the sun at an average distance of 1.5 AU, and at its apogee (its farthest distance from Earth) reaches a distance of 2.6 AU.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Disney’s approach struck many, including myself, as the apogee of corporate bungling.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
The crew’s apogee — or farthest point from Earth — made two crew members the first women ever to fly so far from our planet.
BREAKFAST BROWSE
Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, lanterns and so much more
The Mid-Autumn Festival, or the Moon Festival, falls on September 17.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apogee
Noun
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The ideal time for Feige to seize the Star Wars empire’s throne was after the mic drop that was two back-to-back blockbuster Avengers movies (2018’s Infinity War and 2019’s Endgame), back when Marvel was at a zenith.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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And there have always been wineries that hold back a premium vintage longer than usual before releasing, waiting until a wine nears its zenith to be offered.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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For many people, going to Harvard University is the pinnacle of education, but in reality, less than four percent of applicants get accepted into the prestigious Ivy League school.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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An elite teenage athlete like Malinin ends up making trade offs in order to reach the pinnacle of his sport.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s attacks on America’s public land management agencies are simply the culmination of a decades-long political assault on the ability of federal land managers to properly care for the land sustainably.—
TIME,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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The meeting was the culmination of a monthslong battle over the fate of the charter schools, which were originally slated for closure last October.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
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Consider height: Male individuals are, on average, about 8 percent taller than female ones.—
Agustín Fuentes,
Scientific American,
25 Feb. 2025
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Other standard performance upgrades to the Carrera T include Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with a lower ride height, the Sport Chrono pack, and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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And this measured approach hasn’t softened prices across the board: the county remains a seller’s market, and overall luxury values remain near historic peaks.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Sam Fender has soared to the top of the U.K. Albums Chart with the biggest opening week for a British solo act since 2022 (Feb. 28).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
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Boise’s higher median income and scores in other categories secured its place at the top.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ancient apex carnivores Hyaenodonta fossils have been found across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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The film’s comedic apex arguably arrives when Coppola tosses in a quick shot of the villainous Clodio Pulcher (Shia LaBeouf) power walking across marble floors, three henchmen in tow.—
Vulture Staff,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Apogee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apogee. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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