as in heights
the highest part or point
a singer who has reached the pinnacle of success
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Recent Examples of pinnacles
Though the top section of the Chimney Tops Trail (along with its rocky pinnacles) are closed due to fire damage, this is still one sight worth seeing.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Known for its volcanic pinnacles, an abundance of marine life, and healthy reefs, the Saba National Marine Park surrounds the entire island.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The theater, declared a landmark in 1988, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
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
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
Mainly hinged on wood and metal elements, the interior concept of the store also features bespoke details subtly nodding to Milan, like the wooden panels marking the undulated ceiling and winking to the Duomo cathedral’s pinnacles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Known for its volcanic pinnacles, an abundance of marine life, and healthy reefs, the Saba National Marine Park surrounds the entire island.
—Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
The theater, declared a landmark in 1988, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Still, the pinnacles of the heartland-rock canon continue to thrill us in unexpected ways.
—Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
This sea of sharp buttes and sky-high pinnacles offers numerous west-facing vantage points.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Mar. 2026
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
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
Mainly hinged on wood and metal elements, the interior concept of the store also features bespoke details subtly nodding to Milan, like the wooden panels marking the undulated ceiling and winking to the Duomo cathedral’s pinnacles.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinnacles
Noun
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But her time with the Current never quite reached the heights that some may have expected.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Her past several albums did not reach the same heights as her biggest releases, and the story around Perry shifted from world-conquering hitmaker to a star on the downswing – one whose latest singles and albums all underperformed, and things weren’t looking up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The views from the peaks are wonderful and the finishing hole may be one of the region’s best.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Her materials include those most basic elements of the earth—geology—and her forms borrow from totems, obelisks, prehistoric megaliths, and Indigenous Caribbean zeniths.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
28 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Using them lets the driver maximize engine power under varying driving conditions, such as accelerating in a straight line or blasting between apexes at a track or on a twisty road.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Pinnacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinnacles. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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