heights

plural of height
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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 midsts
the most intense or characteristic phase of something at the very height of the storm, someone knocked on the door

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Recent Examples of heights Towering waves generated by intense Pacific storm systems, their heights amplified by El Niño, could erode parts of the fragile coastline and shut down crucial coastal transportation arteries. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 But what truly took the event to new heights was the way the ladies from the other franchises reacted to being on Kyle’s turf. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Even in the face of all that pressure, the shows — which debuted the tour’s four revolving setlists — were wildly successful, with tributes to Peart helping one of rock’s most cerebral bands hit new heights of emotional impact. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026 The project brought the singer-songwriter to new heights on nearly every albums ranking in the nation. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The good news is vanity cabinets are available in different heights to compensate for this. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026 Home to Ireland’s tallest mountain range, the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the area takes these calming hues to towering heights. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 Raman supports the bill but has worked with city officials on guidelines for implementing it, including potential limits on building heights and unit counts in some single-family neighborhoods. Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026 Rooted in sustainable dining, Fallow’s approach is about elevating humble produce to thrilling new heights. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Fourteen years earlier, his debut feature, Ossessione, had effectively birthed Italian neorealism, and Visconti had followed it up with La Terra Trema (1948), one of the absolute pinnacles of the movement.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • As Moore piloted a research boat last month, the largest Great Lake was calm and pancake flat, its water so clear the bottom could be seen at multiple depths.
    Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The depths of all four are consistent with fractures and voids documented at nearby sites.
    Nolan Roth, Scientific American, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • For some privacy only about an hour outside of the big city, the Cotswolds, with its rolling hills, charming villages, and celebrity pedigree would certainly fit the bill.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Royal experts point to the Cotswolds, a scenic and quintessentially English area made up of rolling hills, castles and country houses as the top contender for the Sussexes location of choice.
    Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Though that region was dubbed the whisky capital of the world in the Victorian Era – with more than 30 distilleries in its midsts – today Glen Scotia is one of just three that remain.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • These areas have grown dramatically in recent years, creating new applications and needs for protective apparel, including FR tops and bottoms.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Keep scrolling to shop more lightweight tops from Amazon’s fashion department, including work blouses, polished T-shirts, and more.
    Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, one condition of the House settlement is roster limits, which are paired with unlimited athletic scholarships and other athlete-friendly features of the deal.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But now, asset classes once off limits to all but the very rich are on the table too.
    Hardy Michel, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Phenomenal™ lavender thrives where other lavender plants fail – tolerating humidity, heat, and even clay soil, all while producing mounds of fragrant foliage and dazzling blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The dough isn’t rolled or cut; instead, spoonfuls of soft biscuit dough are dropped directly over the fruit, forming crisp, golden mounds with fluffy centers.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • House flies are about 1/4 inch long with four dark stripes down their middles.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Point Loma’s middles dominated, with 6-foot-5 Trevor Rutt and 6-4 Waylon Lundeen taking advantage of the undersized Cardinals.
    Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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