capstone
noun
cap·stone
ˈkap-ˌstōn 
Examples of capstone in a Sentence
her election as the state's first woman governor was a capstone of a long political career
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The Knicks’ championship is a capstone to a string of victories elsewhere.
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
That means adding career relevance through experiences such as internships, research, or capstone projects—deep, hands-on learning opportunities that help lead to first jobs.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
His senior capstone project also taught Jennings that being able to communicate effectively with others on technical topics is just as important as the technical knowledge itself.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
As part of her capstone project, Davis showed the game to the focus group, Macalester faculty members and others.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
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Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
That means adding career relevance through experiences such as internships, research, or capstone projects—deep, hands-on learning opportunities that help lead to first jobs.
—Jamie Merisotis, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
His senior capstone project also taught Jennings that being able to communicate effectively with others on technical topics is just as important as the technical knowledge itself.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
As part of her capstone project, Davis showed the game to the focus group, Macalester faculty members and others.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for capstone
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“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capstone. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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