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
This year marked the first time a Black woman was nominated in the pinnacle category for a country album.
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Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson, the comedic geniuses behind Detroiters, a sitcom about an underdog advertising firm, have finally made it to the pinnacle of American commercialism: the Super Bowl.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
The path to this pinnacle of achievement is essentially a distillation of the very best cars exhibited each year.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
While her relationship with her brother is the pinnacle of her life, the platonic one with her anthropology professor and eventual mentor is just as crucial.
—Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson, the comedic geniuses behind Detroiters, a sitcom about an underdog advertising firm, have finally made it to the pinnacle of American commercialism: the Super Bowl.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
The path to this pinnacle of achievement is essentially a distillation of the very best cars exhibited each year.
—New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2025
While her relationship with her brother is the pinnacle of her life, the platonic one with her anthropology professor and eventual mentor is just as crucial.
—Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinnacle
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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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Such shakeups should make for an exciting night, as there aren’t many sure things at the top of the ballot.—
Chris Dobstaff,
Forbes,
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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While Lil Bit of Heaven provides a quiet place to live today, 400,000 people traveled the route during its peak from 1846 to 1869.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
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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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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The structure of its web varies throughout the year, with changes in its angle, height above the ground, line density and magnetic orientation, all influenced by seasonal shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The stand aside, this monitor has ample tilt, height, and swivel adjustments at the ready.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
9 Mar. 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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“Pinnacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinnacle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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