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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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Though the top section of the Chimney Tops Trail (along with its rocky pinnacles) are closed due to fire damage, this is still one sight worth seeing.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026 -
Known for its volcanic pinnacles, an abundance of marine life, and healthy reefs, the Saba National Marine Park surrounds the entire island.—
Hayley Domin,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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The Cane Ridge Revival would become an epochal moment in American religious history, one of the most visible manifestations of what historians would later refer to as the Second Great Awakening.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Square-neck tanks, halter tops, delicate camisoles, and more all offer variety for your travel look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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And who could forget those revealing halter tops, Ashley’s piece-y crown braid, or Mary Kate’s paparazzi-worthy red lip?—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 June 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
Noun
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But her time with the Current never quite reached the heights that some may have expected.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Designers from every nation get to project pride, identity and ideals onto the blank canvas of the team kit.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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They were motivated by ideals and a sincere desire to improve the world.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 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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Expect hearty Midwestern classics, friendly service, and sunsets that inspire.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Boston gets a lot of attention for its classics—lobster rolls, Boston cream pie, clam chowder.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Acmes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acmes. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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