1
as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
the nearest peak worth climbing is hundreds of miles away
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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a pop singer at the peak of her career
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Recent Examples of peaks
Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Wind gusts may exceed 60 mph in the regions higher peaks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Spring is the most popular climbing season, when weather is more favorable on those tall peaks.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In the autumn months, climbers often scale smaller peaks before the rainy season and winter months.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The global spectral phenomena will happen the night after the Southern Taurids meteor shower peaks, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Beat on medium-high until soft peaks form.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The summit offers views into Glacier National Park, the Great Bear Wilderness, and hundreds of peaks across northwest Montana.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Wind gusts may exceed 60 mph in the regions higher peaks.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Spring is the most popular climbing season, when weather is more favorable on those tall peaks.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In the autumn months, climbers often scale smaller peaks before the rainy season and winter months.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The global spectral phenomena will happen the night after the Southern Taurids meteor shower peaks, according to the American Meteor Society.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Beat on medium-high until soft peaks form.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
In fact, these two peaks offer some of the most challenging in-bounds skiing in North America, a perfect foil to the town’s polished reputation.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
Noun
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Selena Quintanilla is undoubtedly one of the pinnacles of Latin music.—
Evan Burke,
Billboard,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jagged summit of Crestone Peak, Colorado’s seventh-highest mountain, looks like a camel’s back, with two rocky pinnacles jutting skyward from the Sangre de Cristo range.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
17 Oct. 2025
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TikTok brims with both clever and crazed conspiracy theories.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
8 Oct. 2025
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Next of Kin brims with razor-sharp insight and self-awareness.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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Peak storm surge heights could reach 7 to 11 feet above ground level, near and to the east of where the center of Melissa makes landfall.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Take your seasonal experience to new heights at The Lost Square rooftop, where Alpine Village is open from November 14, 2025, to January 25, 2026.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Available in a mix of fun and functional shades, there’s a color to match every bag—or every outfit.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The windows and overhead skylights have integrated black-out shades so things don't become too bright or warm in the midday sun.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The line spans ready-to-wear pieces such as knitwear, jersey tops and denim, as well as accessories like canvas totes and variations of the Bou bag.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
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In another, a tropical rainforest biome allows scientists to measure the impact of climate change on the tops of the forest canopy.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.—
Irene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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