1
as in pinnacles
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 depths
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 hills
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 heights
These tools extend to various heights and include a microfiber cloth that wraps around each fan blade to remove dust.
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
As military expansion took precedence under Aurangzeb and the Mughal empire’s finances came increasingly under strain, architectural output would never again reach the same heights in scale or quality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 1970s, Franco helped make backpacks, bivouac sacks and climbing slings, products climbers used to stay warm in the snow or keep from falling from thousand-foot heights.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Oh, and your followers have launched a jihad in your name that’s causing the body count to climb to dizzying heights.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Plenty of camper vans have been designed to promote Swiss Army levels of multifunctional performance, but the all-new Album from California's Vanspeed takes the theme to new heights.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Wet grass can stand at different angles and heights, causing uneven cuts on the blades.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
And though some of Euphoria’s ensemble players — Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney — saw their acting careers catapult to new heights, others simply didn’t make it.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The jury is out on whether Meta’s new AI models will propel its products to new heights, replicating the success of Facebook and Instagram’s early days.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
As military expansion took precedence under Aurangzeb and the Mughal empire’s finances came increasingly under strain, architectural output would never again reach the same heights in scale or quality.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
In the 1970s, Franco helped make backpacks, bivouac sacks and climbing slings, products climbers used to stay warm in the snow or keep from falling from thousand-foot heights.
—Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Oh, and your followers have launched a jihad in your name that’s causing the body count to climb to dizzying heights.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Plenty of camper vans have been designed to promote Swiss Army levels of multifunctional performance, but the all-new Album from California's Vanspeed takes the theme to new heights.
—New Atlas, 15 Apr. 2026
Wet grass can stand at different angles and heights, causing uneven cuts on the blades.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
And though some of Euphoria’s ensemble players — Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney — saw their acting careers catapult to new heights, others simply didn’t make it.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026
The jury is out on whether Meta’s new AI models will propel its products to new heights, replicating the success of Facebook and Instagram’s early days.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heights
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This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges.—
Betsy Andrews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Such fallen pieces of history have enticed explorers and enthusiasts, some of whom have ventured into the depths to view them themselves — including Cameron.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Wave action on the water’s surface can break oil into smaller droplets that sink into the ocean depths.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Here, French doors access a private balcony with views of the western hills while inside there are dressing areas for him and her with custom built-ins, individual closets, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, a lovely soaking tub, separate water closet space, and double sinks.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hazelton says that ChatGPT can be helpful in the salon, but clients should be aware of its limits.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Because there are no limits on call time, the transition from customer service to therapy was often imperceptible.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flies buzzed over the growing mounds of trash.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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On Monday evening, a EF-2 tornado from the west swept through four blocks of the Franklin County seat, effectively destroying TruComp’s 76,000-square-foot building, shearing off its front and blasting its east side into mounds of bricks, insulation and twisted metal.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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Senior middles Cooper Riedl and Aiden Schindler added three kills apiece for the Knights (7-1).—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Warriors and Lancers finished as co-champions last season, so middles Jocund Binder and Alman Hassan will look to be part of the winning recipe for an outright title in 2026.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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