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as in zenith
the highest part or point
many regard the painting of the Sistine Chapel as the height of Michelangelo's career
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as in depth
the most extreme or advanced point
the student's defiant use of a cell phone during class was regarded by the professor as the height of insolence
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as in hill
an area of high ground
Gulliver, standing on a height near the shore, saw an island suspended above the sea
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Recent Examples of height
Following its mega-IPO, shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocketed to new heights, peaking at just over $222 on Tuesday morning.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns with a smooth new track, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
His responsibilities included draining the castle moat and coordinating work at heights of more than 150 feet.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 June 2026
This marks a rare studio switch by a creator whose series is at the height of its popularity.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 18 June 2026
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad returns with a smooth new track, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement.
—Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
His responsibilities included draining the castle moat and coordinating work at heights of more than 150 feet.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 June 2026
This marks a rare studio switch by a creator whose series is at the height of its popularity.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for height
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George Clinton took it to its zenith.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Now, imagine if those teams outside the top 14 still had a shot at the CFP just as the season reaches its zenith.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The depth and speed of England were ultimately too much to overcome, as England had 11 shots on goal to just five for Croatia.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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Its understated hue makes an impact, especially with the glassy depth of the cat-eye finish.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Undoubtedly one of the toughest courses in the world, Shinnecock is a par-70 links-style course with uneven lies, deep rough along the fairway with random fescue, elevation changes and brutally difficult greens.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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With about 3,165 feet of elevation, Mount Monadnock is 1,000 feet higher than any mountain peak within 30 miles, according to the New Hampshire State Parks website.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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For a cooler-climate option, Sky Meadow Retreat in Vermont sits among the hills during peak fall foliage and pairs daily yoga and meditation with tai chi, art therapy, sound healing and forest hiking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Witt is in the midst of an MVP-caliber season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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In the midst of that, oil prices are likely to continue to fluctuate.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
19 June 2026
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What does is that someone like Brind’Amour, who helped lift a struggling team up to the pinnacle of the sport — twice now — enters the Hall, where the sport’s greatest stories belong.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Under his leadership, the bank was cleared of more than a dozen regulatory actions, with the asset cap removal the pinnacle.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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The Athletic has been told that is influenced by strict limits, regulated by the communications services watchdog OFCOM, on how many adverts and how many total minutes of advertising ITV can show.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Jackson himself sued Jones in February, alleging Jones' leadership committee, set up through his office, was exempt from the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Act, which sets limits on campaign contributions.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Witnesses saw the plane struggle to gain altitude before turning left, stalling and falling to the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Cranes required for construction could reach heights of up to 320 feet, potentially creating hazards for aircraft operating at altitudes as low as 500 feet.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Height.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/height. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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