as in zenith
the highest part or point
a singer who has reached the pinnacle of success
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Recent Examples of pinnacle
The theme of freedom came to a powerful pinnacle on the encore.
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
And like the Nuggets, Kansas City will be trying to return to the pinnacle of its sport next season after falling short in 2025.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
The Ivy League remains the pinnacle of aspiration for students from around the globe.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 16 July 2025
And like the Nuggets, Kansas City will be trying to return to the pinnacle of its sport next season after falling short in 2025.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
The Ivy League remains the pinnacle of aspiration for students from around the globe.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
However, instead of reaching their professional pinnacle of success, many of them have accrued 47% of the nation’s outstanding student loan debt.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinnacle
Noun
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Not even the imaginary zenith of human civilization can overpower nature forever.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some shows in the U.S. later in the year might be about the zenith of anything that anybody ever imagined really.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Netflix global top 10: Mandala Murders Directed by Gopi Putharan, Mandala Murders made its debut on Netflix on July 25.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Of course, this week's exercise is at the top of the ladder -- but with very little resistance applied.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What time will the August full moon peak in Nashville?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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The project’s peak cost was estimated to be over $60 million for the first phase.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
Noun
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These few minutes with the whale sharks are the culmination of a year’s planning, a gigantic logistical effort to shadow a giant.—
Matthew Abbott,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The case was the culmination of a 16-year fight by an Idaho couple who sought only to build a home on their own property.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Early warning signs of osteoporosis include low bone density, bone fractures, lost height, a curved upper back, sudden back pain, gastrointestinal issues, dental problems, and a fracture while pregnant.—
Marissa Sansone,
Verywell Health,
30 July 2025
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At the apex of the civil-rights movement—after the assassination of John F. Kennedy but before that of Martin Luther King, Jr.—it was clear that legal equality, though hard-won, would not be enough.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Though Drake was listed as the apex of the experience, Lauryn Hill and Vybz Kartel ensured that fans walked away with memories that would last a lifetime.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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“Pinnacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinnacle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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