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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
the acme of their basketball season was their hard-won victory over last year's state champs
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as in manifestations
the most perfect type or example
a movie that has come to be regarded as the acme of the Hollywood musical
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Noun
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Choose those with bright green tops and firm white bulbs with white roots.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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What do carrot tops taste like?—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The collection is built around a fascination of the forest, its mystery, beauty, and the sublime forces of nature, its perfections and imperfections.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The new research, published in the journal Nature, reviewed hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot (30 centimeters), according to Wednesday's study in the journal Nature.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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By inhabiting the same aesthetic ideals that the poètes maudits did, which were both inspirational for and infused within the punk movement, Hell manages to gesture at the sense of transcendence which fuelled his nineteenth-century forebears.—
Taran Dugal,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jim Byron, senior official at the National Archives serving with the authority of the Archivist of the United States, said these documents show that the principles and ideals of the Founding Fathers are everlasting.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
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Timed to major releases like Project Hail Mary and featuring beloved classics like Star Wars and Batman, these kits range from display-worthy collectibles to interactive builds that come to life with the new Lego Smart Brick System.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Who and the songwriting duo behind all the classics — were completely frozen out and had to hopelessly watch from the sidelines.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Acmes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acmes. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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