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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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On the choruses, SZA’s voice floats in from the back, sharing manifestations and advice.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2025
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Gold is a color associated with luxury, luminosity, and celebration—ideal for the holidays and all your New Year manifestations.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
13 Dec. 2025
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 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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After a transformational year, Narváez is ready to improve and reach new heights in his second Red Sox season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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But this year, the desire for a personalized home is reaching new heights.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jefferson, as secretary of state, passionately advocated honoring the treaty, viewing it as a debt of gratitude to a nation that shared republican ideals and had sacrificed much for American liberty.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The exhibition title references Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush, invoking long-standing American ideals of persistence, ambition, and progress.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Jan. 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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Publix has their bakery classics that never disappoint—cookie cake and Key lime pie for us always are at the top of lists.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Screenings take place on select days throughout the year, featuring a range of movie classics at the historic Aurora Fox Arts Center.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Acmes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acmes. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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