as in pinnacles
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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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025 -
The pinnacles seem endless yet no two are exactly the same — like fossilized snowflakes.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a small region of the mountainous forests in Brazil, the peaks meet the clouds and humidity fills the air.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Capstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capstones. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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