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
An item that is adjustable will allow the user to lock in specific heights that work best for them.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Wave heights of 3 to 5 feet expected.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But Cook has not only steadied the ship but also taken the company to new heights, in terms of revenue generation if not technological innovation.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The following list presents the ten tallest figurative freestanding statues in the world according to their heights, excluding base-structure height and topographical elevation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
There is, however, another trait worth mentioning, one perhaps even more foundational to the literal and metaphorical heights of professional rock climbing.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Breitling took the Navitimer to new heights in March, unveiling a limited edition inspired by the Concorde and two new perpetual calendars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Sugar was found as a stray and over the years her love of the waves and natural talent took dog surfing to new heights.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Wave heights of 3 to 5 feet expected.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2026
But Cook has not only steadied the ship but also taken the company to new heights, in terms of revenue generation if not technological innovation.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The following list presents the ten tallest figurative freestanding statues in the world according to their heights, excluding base-structure height and topographical elevation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
There is, however, another trait worth mentioning, one perhaps even more foundational to the literal and metaphorical heights of professional rock climbing.
—Namir Khaliq, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Breitling took the Navitimer to new heights in March, unveiling a limited edition inspired by the Concorde and two new perpetual calendars.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Sugar was found as a stray and over the years her love of the waves and natural talent took dog surfing to new heights.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heights
Noun
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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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Some countries pump out aircraft carriers to project power across the globe; others build research megastructures to plumb the ocean depths.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Created from a screenplay co-written by Bong with Jason Yu (Sleep), the film revolves around Ally, a curious piglet squid living in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean with dreams of one day seeing the sun and becoming the star of a wildlife documentary.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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For most of the year, the animals roam the island’s northern pastures, hills and cliffs, but in the days before Christmas, they’re rounded up and brought to the shearing pens.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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In less than 10 minutes, a wooden bridge deposits us on the doorstep of a cinematic landscape that unfurls into a seemingly endless patchwork of rolling hills and glens in hues of umber, cinnamon, and ochre, flanked by mountains standing sentinel on either side.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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These large bulb-forming plants of white-, pink- or white and-maroon blooms are durable, and even when the tops are frozen rapidly being new growth with the return of warm spring weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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As data center loans increase, insurers who protect lenders if a borrower doesn’t pay, are starting to hit limits, Wolfson explained.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Authorities have put limits on the sizes of public gatherings due to ongoing missile attacks.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Near the top, mounds built over Cold War civil-defense structures offered city views.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Surxondaryo region in southern Uzbekistan is known as an archaeological treasure trove, containing multiple ancient settlement mounds.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 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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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Return the mixer speed to medium-high and beat until the meringue is thick, glossy and holds stiff peaks, 3 to 4 more minutes.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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