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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
Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.
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Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
With the release of his sophomore album, Fly, in October 2024, singer-songwriter and composer Michael Mayo ascended to new artistic heights.
—Jordan-Marie Smith, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Did Coachella, Rio and the Mayhem Ball take her to her highest heights yet as a live performer?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Precious metals continued to reach new heights Monday, but in a rare phenomenon, silver is actually moving faster than gold.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
In calmer times, a leader expounding from such heights risks sounding preachy and self-righteous.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead, Lee elevates it to almost Shakespearean heights.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
With the release of his sophomore album, Fly, in October 2024, singer-songwriter and composer Michael Mayo ascended to new artistic heights.
—Jordan-Marie Smith, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
Did Coachella, Rio and the Mayhem Ball take her to her highest heights yet as a live performer?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026
Precious metals continued to reach new heights Monday, but in a rare phenomenon, silver is actually moving faster than gold.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Yet despite their parallel climbs, the two metals have taken different paths to reach these heights, with silver's percentage gains significantly outpacing the steady ascent of gold.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
In calmer times, a leader expounding from such heights risks sounding preachy and self-righteous.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Instead, Lee elevates it to almost Shakespearean heights.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heights
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Our destination was a cluster of coral pinnacles called Rib Reef, on the Great Barrier Reef’s outer edge.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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And speaking of monologues, Carrie Coon’s surprising final sentiment has to be one of the finale’s pinnacles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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By serving as a Fed governor during the 2008 crisis, Warsh also gained experience in the depths of one of the worst financial crises in history.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
30 Jan. 2026
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Their distribution appears to be worldwide, but sparse, spanning tropical and temperate waters at depths between 820-4,921 feet (250-1,500 meters).—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Whether you’re getting dressed for work, going out to eat, or simply picking casual pieces for everyday outfits, long-sleeve tops are a wardrobe staple for colder seasons.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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The women’s collection has a total of 27 pieces, spanning jeans, shorts, tops, tees, sweatshirts, sweatpants, catsuits and overalls.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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Note that this bag is larger than most of the others on this list, and may not fit in the overhead bin on all airlines—always be sure to check your airline’s baggage limits directly!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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But studies also found that within a few years the vast majority of seafood caught off the Northeast Coast of Japan was below Japan’s strict radiation limits.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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Transfer to pastry bag fitted with star tip and pipe 8 mounds over holes on top of baba.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the tiniest of the land’s inhabitants, the termite, work steadily to build up mounds of fungus and sand, the foundation of the lagoon’s precious islands.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both stories have been condensed to their main scenes and songs but still contain full stories with beginnings, middles and ends.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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In my view, pairing up ski days with two similar but unique (and close enough to easily ski both resorts) peaks makes for a fantastic experience.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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More than 90 downhill runs, with plans to eventually add more, connect four peaks.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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