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
Lake Oroville, the capstone of the state reservoir system, was at 120% of its historical average on Friday, state data shows.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The very next day, Boehner announced his imminent resignation, citing the pope’s visit as the capstone of his career.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
It was supposed to be Flagg taking center stage before his eventual capstone moment by winning the National Championship in San Antonio after winning the National College Player of the Year award.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
While no present could outdo the relief of kissing a thesis or capstone goodbye, these gift ideas will make entering the next chapter of their lives a little easier.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The very next day, Boehner announced his imminent resignation, citing the pope’s visit as the capstone of his career.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
It was supposed to be Flagg taking center stage before his eventual capstone moment by winning the National Championship in San Antonio after winning the National College Player of the Year award.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
While no present could outdo the relief of kissing a thesis or capstone goodbye, these gift ideas will make entering the next chapter of their lives a little easier.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capstone
Noun
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Love probably needs to play like a $220 million quarterback for the Packers to reach the sport’s pinnacle.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Surf Ranch in Fresno, created by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, became a pinnacle of wave technology, but has a hefty price tag in the tens of thousands to access.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
Noun
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That was the culmination of three consecutive nights of strikes.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2025
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This new office was the culmination of a 10-year plan that saw the investment giant move offices across Hong Kong, London and within the United States.—
Aman Kidwai,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Valerie Mahaffey, who reached a career zenith in 1992 with an Emmy win for Best Supporting actress in a Drama Series for Northern Exposure, died on May 30 after losing her battle with cancer.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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My disappointment at just missing the zenith of this color riot is quickly replaced by a strongly sweet aroma that floods my nose while passing through Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort’s imposing entrance.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Nate Lewis had four hits and three RBIs, including the tiebreaker in the top of the ninth. Crespi 4, Mater Dei 3: Mikey Martinez hit a three-run home run and Jackson Eisenhauer threw two hits of shutout relief with four strikeouts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Still, another factor should always rise to the top of the list: relationships.—
Shirin Ali,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Choosing perennials with long bloom times, along with different heights and colors, adds charm and depth to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Budget $300 to $500 for these pots, preferably in two or three different heights.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 May 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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While its spending set a record for a U.S. judicial contest, the race that ended Tuesday was the apex of a trend building for years as state Supreme Court races across the country have gotten increasingly costly and vitriolic.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Music has continued to remain atop the charts and is battling Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Deluxe for another week at the apex.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Capstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capstone. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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