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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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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026 -
And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Pair them with boots, peasant tops, lightweight sweaters, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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After a few minutes, open the door and wipe the inside tops, bottom, and sides down with a clean cloth.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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While some ferns are compact, others have a massive spread and towering heights.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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The system measures jump heights, air times, and landing speeds in real time, producing heat maps and graphic overlays that break down each program—all instantaneously.—
Maurizio Arseni,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chaillaux showed little regard for American Legion Resolution 407, which considers any individual whose actions violate the equal rights and opportunities of anyone on the basis of race, creed, color or class to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of the American Legion.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our homes should be tailored to these different needs and ideals, and this Luxury Modern Tiny Home does just that.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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The menu features all of the classics, including omelets, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and steak and eggs.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Upon arrival, guests immediately tucked into cocktails and a gourmet take on tailgate classics—think chicken fingers and meatballs, as well as fan-favorite big dill and chicken caesar pizzas from Aldi.—
Cassie Gill,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Acmes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acmes. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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