high point
noun
: the best time or stage of something
Our trip to the museum was the high point of our vacation.
the high point of her career
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His body control and ability to high point the ball are excellent, but there’s more to his game.
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The result has earned Radcliffe a 2026 Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play, and marked a new high point in his stage career.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The film’s snowy opening sequence — which has been shown in advance for fans at special screenings — is cited as a particular high point.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 27 May 2026
His heroics in the comeback victory — which also included a record-setting performance from the bullpen — were a high point in his offensive turnaround the last two weeks.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The result has earned Radcliffe a 2026 Tony nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Play, and marked a new high point in his stage career.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The film’s snowy opening sequence — which has been shown in advance for fans at special screenings — is cited as a particular high point.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
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“High Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/High%20Point. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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High Point
geographical name
city in north central North Carolina southwest of Greensboro population 104,371
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