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as in zenith
the highest part or point
many regard the painting of the Sistine Chapel as the height of Michelangelo's career
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as in depth
the most extreme or advanced point
the student's defiant use of a cell phone during class was regarded by the professor as the height of insolence
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as in hill
an area of high ground
Gulliver, standing on a height near the shore, saw an island suspended above the sea
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Recent Examples of height
The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Our standing height is not great.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Our standing height is not great.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for height
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And with both genres still at the zenith of their popularity in Asia, why change a winning formula?—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Then, pick a patch of sky 40 degrees away in the direction of your local zenith, which is the point directly above your head.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Argentina enters the 2026 World Cup as the reigning champions and one of the favorites to repeat, boasting remarkable depth across all positions.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Alexander affords the Eagles more depth at outside cornerback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dailey was at around 10,000 feet elevation, used his car for shelter, and had enough food to last him two weeks.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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In her new role, Jeffries will be tasked with steering the brand into its next era of growth, including elevation and transformation, building on its Austrian heritage and premium positioning.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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That's a steep hill to climb for Behn, who seeks to flip the district.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the midst of her ongoing European tour, she’s set to perform at Pitchfork Music Festival London, which takes place next week from November 4-8.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
31 Oct. 2025
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In the midst of a winless homestand, all the Wild needed to do Thursday night was win one measly period.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump, 79, asked Lula, 80, leaning forward, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the pinnacle of mixed martial arts.—
Ron Kampeas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many major airlines are also waiving change fees and penalties for passengers who are looking to switch their flights on their own, though some carriers are applying limits.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Union Square, which was to be my neighborhood for the next twenty-five years, was off limits after dark back then.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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That’s because when high-altitude clouds of sulfur dioxide eventually form sulfuric acid, the resulting acid rain will help destroy the forests, jungles, crops, tigers, penguins, and reindeer that SAI was supposed to protect.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The avalanche ravaged the base camp, which is located at an altitude of 4,900 meters, or 16,070 feet.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Height.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/height. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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