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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Following a decade of breaking new ground and inspiring a generation of African referees, an appearance on the biggest stage of all – the World Cup – was set to be the high point of his still burgeoning officiating career. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Johnson’s ability to high point the ball leads to an errant shot and a live ball transition opportunity for the Heat. Tom Rende, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 So try to find a high point with clear views of the western horizon. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 What started as the high point of post–Cold War American power—organizing an international coalition to end Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait—turned into a decades-long obligation. Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for High Point

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“High Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/High%20Point. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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city in north central North Carolina southwest of Greensboro population 104,371

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