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
By senior year, students complete a capstone project tied to a career interest or community service.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Each recipient group received between $1,000 and $3,000, presented at a capstone ceremony on April 27.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Domínguez’s development has been a wild ride leading up to his capstone moment.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Each recipient group received between $1,000 and $3,000, presented at a capstone ceremony on April 27.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Domínguez’s development has been a wild ride leading up to his capstone moment.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capstone
Noun
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As far back as a decade ago, when Villeneuve was on the promotion trail for Sicario, the Canadian said that action is art — and Bond is the very pinnacle of the genre.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Whether your passion is for Oregon’s superlative Pinot noir or California’s world-class Bordeaux blends, these wines are truly at the pinnacle of American winemaking.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Harvard alleged the revocation was the culmination of a retaliatory campaign by the Trump administration on academic freedom at Harvard.—
Alexandra Koch , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Washington said that was the culmination of a day in which Enright and the Angels were frustrated with Ortiz.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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For such a humanist filmmaker, Boyle reached his zenith by pondering us at our lowest point.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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The band had reached its zenith, with Beatlemania-size crowds greeting them in Australia and Canada, and significant success cracking the American market.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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There’s something uniquely elegant about a sporty jacket with a stand collar or funnel neck zipped right to the top, with material slightly shrouding the chin.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Drop to your knees, rolling to the top of your knees to protect your knee caps.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
16 June 2025
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But one who does not consistently reach such heights is Alfred Caldwell.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Turmoil continues to roil the Middle East in a 12-day conflict that reached new heights June 21 after President Donald Trump authorized a series of U.S. missile strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Google Trends data from April to May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, showed a worldwide peak in online searches for dog adoption, up to 250% higher than typical trends for early pandemic months.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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Located in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the northeastern United States.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
24 June 2025
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These special flagships are at the apex of its retail strategy and network of 364 points of sale.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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Trusted advisors are the apex of the professional class.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capstone. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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