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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
Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the most popular springs is the Uunartoq Hot Springs, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and drifting icebergs.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, after this sunny Sunday peaks at 52 degrees, the air will dip to 36 degrees Sunday night, with the wind bringing it down to around 31 overnight into Monday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
For more than a decade, images of Santa Maddalena, a small village church in northern Italy framed by jagged peaks of the Dolomite Mountains, have circulated online.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Standing 11,171 feet, Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy has long been heralded by mountaineers as one of the toughest peaks to climb.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
Even seasoned hikers have met disaster attempting the climb and, while a precise number of fatalities on the mountain isn't readily available, it's known as among the most challenging peaks in North America.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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
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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But the real draw is the 7,000 acres of private bowls, peaks, and forests that Island Lake Lodge has exclusive domain over.
—Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Feb. 2026
One of the most popular springs is the Uunartoq Hot Springs, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and drifting icebergs.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, after this sunny Sunday peaks at 52 degrees, the air will dip to 36 degrees Sunday night, with the wind bringing it down to around 31 overnight into Monday.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
For more than a decade, images of Santa Maddalena, a small village church in northern Italy framed by jagged peaks of the Dolomite Mountains, have circulated online.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Standing 11,171 feet, Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy has long been heralded by mountaineers as one of the toughest peaks to climb.
—Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
Even seasoned hikers have met disaster attempting the climb and, while a precise number of fatalities on the mountain isn't readily available, it's known as among the most challenging peaks in North America.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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
More than 90 downhill runs, with plans to eventually add more, connect four peaks.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaks
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With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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At the noon event, Sladek is expected to read from his memoir, which recounts his escape from persecution into the Tatra mountains along Slovakia’s border with Poland.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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San Francisco Travel Association Fisherman’s Wharf brims with maritime charm—San Francisco’s must-visit waterfront district.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just look to those Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes—with brims fanning out like delicate flower heads—as an example.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Nov. 2025
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Daytime temperatures are also forecast to return to more seasonable heights pretty quickly, with a high of 55 degrees by Monday.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The electrified setup packs a 771-hp punch and could elevate the GT to even greater heights.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Bieber attended the 68th Grammy Awards wearing a manicure that matched her lip combo perfectly—and required a combination of four iconic shades to achieve.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
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To finish the look, choose a pink that's a few shades lighter than the aura to draw a heart in the center of each nail.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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This design features a mix of sparkly red tops, a heart-centric tic-tac-toe board, and a love letter.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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That’s because the physical exertion of shoveling increases heart rate and blood pressure, while at the same time the cold constricts blood vessels–a double whammy of stressors.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a low-cost hydrogel coating that cools solar panel hot spots and increases the power output, thus improving their overall performance and reliability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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The investigation mushrooms Bock, the Feeding Our Future founder whom prosecutors called the mastermind of the fraud, was found guilty in March 2025.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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When one scam center is taken down, another quickly mushrooms up elsewhere.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Nov. 2025
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“Peaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaks. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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