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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Over the course of the 95-minute run time, Cole will also deploy knives, a fire ax, a fishing spear, various firearms, and his very capable fists to take out foes, but the lock marks a high point in terms of situation-specific ingenuity. Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 At the high point of Clark and Floyd’s bromance — which is to say, before the fall — the men break into a perfectly, cringily endearing rehearsed rap. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 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 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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city in north central North Carolina southwest of Greensboro

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