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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
In an interview with Flow Space, pro runner D’Amato shares five lessons about finding joy in midlife by taking on new challenges—and battling the fear, doubt, and failure that come with the desire to reach new heights.
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Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
But reaching new heights also comes with some setbacks, according to Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Toy for Outdoor Fun Your little one’s boundless energy can reach new heights with the help of these Stomp Rockets.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Following the rise and fall of the fictional Shelby family circa 1900s England, the original series ran for nearly a decade, from 2013 to 2022, and helped launch Murphy to even greater heights as an international star.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting back to their previous heights will be a tall order.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This month is taking you to new heights, and for more reasons than one.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Mapping means travelers with disabilities measure more than 200 data points, such as bed heights or doorway widths, since accessibility is far from one-size-fits-all, but rather that various needs can be met.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Those looking to appreciate the colors from new heights can ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway to its 4,080-foot summit.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2025
But reaching new heights also comes with some setbacks, according to Insomnia Cookies founder and CEO Seth Berkowitz.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Best Toy for Outdoor Fun Your little one’s boundless energy can reach new heights with the help of these Stomp Rockets.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Following the rise and fall of the fictional Shelby family circa 1900s England, the original series ran for nearly a decade, from 2013 to 2022, and helped launch Murphy to even greater heights as an international star.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Getting back to their previous heights will be a tall order.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
This month is taking you to new heights, and for more reasons than one.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Mapping means travelers with disabilities measure more than 200 data points, such as bed heights or doorway widths, since accessibility is far from one-size-fits-all, but rather that various needs can be met.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Those looking to appreciate the colors from new heights can ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway to its 4,080-foot summit.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heights
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Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks, with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of the most enchanting places to hike in the metro area.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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Its conical Art Nouveau pinnacles have the lumpy beauty of sandcastles.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Aeration—putting tiny holes in the soil to loosen it and allow for more nutrients, air, and water to reach greater depths—is another component of having beautiful turf.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hills of Bethpage State Park create miniature valleys and canyons throughout the property, and in turn, the grandstands from the 15th to 17th holes create an amphitheater of chaos encircled by huge video boards.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Take a trip on Windmill's famous hayride, taking you over the hills and through the mud.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
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The tops were worn over trousers, which were made from a wool that has been treated to be waterproof and has some stretch to it.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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His quality start percentage — starts with at least the mean save percentage for the season in a game — just eclipsed Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck for tops in the league.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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There are limits on how much qualifying patients can be billed each month and, after three years, their debt is retired.—
Michelle Andrews,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Teens face stricter settings and daily feed limits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If drainage is a problem, amend soil with compost or plant on mounds or berms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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The middles seem strong Peter Skoronski, Lloyd Cushenberry III and Kevin Zeitler make up a solid trio in the middle of the offense.—
Nick Suss,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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The glowing road between peaks shows the partnerships between facilities who work together to advance astronomy by looking at things from near-Earth objects to distant galaxies to dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Having finished the 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado and California’s Sierra Range — including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48 states at 14,500 feet — the next stop for the renowned Spanish endurance athlete is Mount Shasta in northern California, near the Oregon border.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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