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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
The studio has designed a new wooden college tower that will rise to a height of 186 ft (56.6 m).
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
Semiconductor companies and their suppliers were particularly heavyweights, after soaring to staggering heights because of the frenzy around artificial intelligence technology.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The standoff between six-time Pro Bowler Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns reached new heights this week as reports surfaced about a meeting that ultimately did not happen.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
Semiconductor companies and their suppliers were particularly heavyweights, after soaring to staggering heights because of the frenzy around artificial intelligence technology.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The standoff between six-time Pro Bowler Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns reached new heights this week as reports surfaced about a meeting that ultimately did not happen.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for height
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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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The double maturation enhances both the sweetness and depth of its character.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Its lack of ambition and depth is mostly overcome by other strengths.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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My top pick, the Fellow Aiden ($365), is a powerful machine that can account for your local elevation and has special recipes for individual coffee beans—and yet contributing reviewer Pete Cottell managed a great mug within eight minutes of unpacking the box.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the Lake Tahoe area, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday to 10 p.m. Thursday, with 6 to 12 inches of snow forecast above 7,000 feet elevation.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The singer is in the midst of his 31-date HOPE ON THE STAGE tour, which is slated to hit the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on March 13.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
5 Mar. 2025
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The impact of these losses is compounded by the fact that California is already in the midst of a severe housing shortage.—
Seth Gellis,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 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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Additionally, many stores have implemented purchasing limits, restricting the number of cartons that customers can buy at one time.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the city remains a top cruise destination, authorities have implemented measures to better manage the influx of visitors, including limits on cruise ship arrivals.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Five hops are planned with the first carrying it to an altitude of about 65 feet to a landing another 65 feet from Athena.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the decades since, a few teams of scientists have searched at even higher altitudes.—
Carl Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Height.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/height. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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