capstone
noun
cap·stone
ˈkap-ˌstōn 
1
: a coping stone : coping
2
: the high point : crowning achievement
the capstone of her career
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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On paper, 2026 could have been a triumphant capstone on the governor’s two terms — and Tuesday’s State of the State address could have been his final to-do list to the Legislature.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Huss worked with Sherrod on her capstone project, which examined the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
In the era of the transfer portal, bowl games have become as much an audition stage as a season capstone.
—Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
The capstone project for 2026 is a caramel cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
Huss worked with Sherrod on her capstone project, which examined the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
In the era of the transfer portal, bowl games have become as much an audition stage as a season capstone.
—Ryan Pritt, Charlotte Observer, 3 Jan. 2026
The capstone project for 2026 is a caramel cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capstone. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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