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
Recent Examples on the Web
In a demanding, real-world performance setting — a capstone exercise, a live performance, a high-stakes simulation — the goal is not to eliminate all mistakes, but to stay in control and navigate the zone of being uncomfortable.
—
Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the end of the course, students present a capstone project designed using quantum software programs, detailing how quantum could be used to solve a real world issue.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
The Knicks’ championship is a capstone to a string of victories elsewhere.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Jennings went into his senior capstone course without knowing anyone in the class.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capstone
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
At the end of the course, students present a capstone project designed using quantum software programs, detailing how quantum could be used to solve a real world issue.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
The Knicks’ championship is a capstone to a string of victories elsewhere.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Jennings went into his senior capstone course without knowing anyone in the class.
—Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for capstone
Cite this Entry
“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capstone. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
