CAPSTONE Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

capstone

noun

ˈkap-ˌstōn

Definition of capstone

as in pinnacle

the highest part or point her election as the state's first woman governor was a capstone of a long political career

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Recent Examples of capstone Studio photography sessions, mentor meetings, and trips to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Mercer Labs aided them in individual creative assignments and built toward a year-end capstone print publication. — Regan Toriello, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026 After presenting a building plan to the city as part of her capstone study in an associate degree program in commercial real estate, the city granted her exclusive rights to negotiate the purchase of the building. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 His conviction would be a capstone for the government's investigation. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 His conviction would be a capstone for the government’s investigation. — Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capstone

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Instacart, meanwhile, reached the pinnacle of its success during the Covid-19 pandemic, when lockdowns sent millions of consumers to their phones to order up groceries.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
The pinnacle of fashion (marketing) Increasing appeal to the ultra-wealthy is only part of the story.

— Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Noun

Students joined the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of years of planning, community engagement and construction that brought new recreational opportunities to the neighborhood.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Four years later he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the culmination of a career that spanned nearly five decades.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

However, anyone looking for ways to get temple architecture into images of an eclipse at zenith should look no further than these two large stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Although reggaeton originated in the streets, the genre hit its zenith in the mainstream this year, thanks to Bad Bunny’s historic Super Bowl halftime show and Karol G’s headlining set at Coachella.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of zenith

Noun

In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of top

Noun

The fifth-rounder from Texas permitted a TD catch by Jets 6-5 tight end Mason Taylor, who had a five-inch height advantage, but that was the only completion against him.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
SpaceX is shooting for new heights with its upcoming Starship test flight, and the booster tapped for the mission is in its final stretch of preparations before the mission.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
The area of Ice Mountain and other nearby peaks were heavily searched by aircraft, including multiple drones and helicopters, as well as aircraft with infrared technology.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of peak

Noun

Justin Jefferson somehow separated enough from the triple coverage that converged at the apex of his route, leaped to snag the ball with both hands, tapped both feet on the turf, and tumbled backward to put the Vikings in front.

— CBS News, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
That haziness gets more distorted on the title track, which hits its apex with siren-like oscillations.

— Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of apex

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