copestone

noun

Definition of copestonenext
as in high-water mark

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  1. high-water mark
  2. top
  3. pinnacle
  4. summit
  5. grand finale
  6. peak
  7. apex
  8. crescendo
Noun
  • In December, Texas had just over a million job openings, a high-water mark it’s been hovering around for several months.
    — Mitchell Schnurman, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2023
  • With the swearing-in of Jennifer McClellan as the first Black woman to represent Virginia on Tuesday, the House now has 28 Black women in its ranks, a new high-water mark, but the Senate has none.
    — Jazmine Ulloa, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2023
Definition of high-water mark
Noun
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also said the president may discuss the war in Iran and the state of the economy at the top of the speech.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026
  • The matching top and pants can also be worn separately throughout a trip.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • To be a spectator at this summer’s FIFA World Cup—the pinnacle of the sport, which kicks off with group stages on June 11—could cost upward of $10,000 a ticket.
    — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Those in England will have to be content with the semi-final marking the pinnacle of the World Cup boom.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Noun
  • Along with attending matches, Infantino’s itinerary included stops in New York for an interview on Fox & Friends and in Miami for a FIFA summit attended by representatives from the organization’s 211 member associations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, the Times reported that he was forced to ditch his new Air Force One, given to him by the Qataris, for part of the ride home from the NATO summit in Turkey; the plane allegedly lacked anti-missile capabilities.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
Definition of summit
Noun
  • The grand finale performances of the 2026 edition of the World Cup follows the opening ceremonies and performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Tyla, among others, which took place in June.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026
  • This weekend in New York is the grand finale, and also the hardest to pull off.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026
Definition of grand finale
Noun
  • June and July are typically the quietest months of the season, but this shear has been a major roadblock and could have implications for the peak months, too.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • More than 40% of France saw peak temperatures of above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of peak
Noun
  • Research indicates that, as apex predators, sharks accumulate high levels of heavy metals — including arsenic, mercury and lead — in their blood and tissues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • Stop in at Dune Bird Winery for a Riesling or an espresso before continuing on to Northport, the apex of the route.
    — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of apex
Noun
  • Bideau’s debut, 2022’s Fleeting Future, hinted at the explorations of Terra Incognita, its complex electroacoustic grids opening into ever-expanding crescendos.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
  • As the World Cup’s group stage reached its crescendo, Sow arrived in Toronto, eager to join the festivities.
    — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 6 July 2026
Definition of crescendo
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“Copestone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copestone. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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