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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Hlinka has felt more and more like his high point since then.
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The rooftop restaurant is a high point in summer; cocktails are some of best in the city, notable for their quirky, bespoke containers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On a 2025 episode of SmartLess, Lithgow praised his time on 3rd Rock as a career high point.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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
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Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The rooftop restaurant is a high point in summer; cocktails are some of best in the city, notable for their quirky, bespoke containers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
On a 2025 episode of SmartLess, Lithgow praised his time on 3rd Rock as a career high point.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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
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“High Point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/High%20Point. Accessed 9 Jun. 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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