as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
a new movie that some enthusiastic reviewers are already calling the summit of cinematic achievement
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Recent Examples of summits
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Expanding these summits by garnering more partnerships is how Lutzenkirchen finds another gear in this second decade after his son’s death.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The administration of former President Barack Obama emphasized nuclear summits involving large numbers of nations and international organizations.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
At nuclear summits, the Kremlin’s leader could grandly sit across from the incumbent in the White House – just like in the glory days of the Cold War – to decide on matters of international security.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The fashion industry may have spent the last two years profusely preparing for digital product passports—attending summits, studying regulatory frameworks, debating implementation timelines.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Hike twin summits where hawks soar and wildflowers bloom.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Davos forum, held in eastern Switzerland, is one of the world’s most high-profile economic summits, bringing together heads of state, CEOs, bankers and policymakers to discuss global trade, security and geopolitics.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Initiatives led by Colombia and The Netherlands to advance a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference show how progress can be accelerated without abandoning the annual United Nations climate summits.
—Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
The analysis excluded multilateral summits hosted in China, such as the Belt and Road Forum, where dozens of leaders may attend without receiving individual announcements.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Expanding these summits by garnering more partnerships is how Lutzenkirchen finds another gear in this second decade after his son’s death.
—Doug Turnbull For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AJC.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The administration of former President Barack Obama emphasized nuclear summits involving large numbers of nations and international organizations.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
At nuclear summits, the Kremlin’s leader could grandly sit across from the incumbent in the White House – just like in the glory days of the Cold War – to decide on matters of international security.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
The fashion industry may have spent the last two years profusely preparing for digital product passports—attending summits, studying regulatory frameworks, debating implementation timelines.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Hike twin summits where hawks soar and wildflowers bloom.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The Davos forum, held in eastern Switzerland, is one of the world’s most high-profile economic summits, bringing together heads of state, CEOs, bankers and policymakers to discuss global trade, security and geopolitics.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Initiatives led by Colombia and The Netherlands to advance a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Conference show how progress can be accelerated without abandoning the annual United Nations climate summits.
—Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summits
Noun
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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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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
Verb
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Jon ascends to the status of Lord Commander, uniting disparate forces against the White Walkers, while Sansa fights tooth and nail to become the tough Queen in the North.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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In Sacramento, the downtown arena and surrounding entertainment district are enjoyable and energetic without overwhelming fans with an assault of sound and light, and the purple beam that ascends skyward when the Kings win is a nice hometown touch.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gun violence was epidemic throughout the country; violent crime rates reached their historic peaks in many American cities.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar; beat to stiff peaks.—
Sarah Carey,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Take your garden to new heights with vining plants that add quick color to fence lines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Even after playing the biggest stage in the world, Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The credit provides more money to lower-income families and those with younger children, and then scales the credit down as the incomes and ages of tax filers rise.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Border czar Tom Homan announced a temporary drawdown of enforcement resources this week, citing the need to recalibrate operations as ICE scales arrests and detention capacity nationwide.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surveying the city across the tops of the cathedral in Vieuz Lyon, over the rivers Rhone and Saone below, all the way to Mont Blanc on the horizon while the bell towers mark the slow passing of time is an unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The team found that the temperatures peak between 3,000 and 4,000 kilometres above the cloud tops, whilst ion densities reach their maximum around 1,000 kilometres.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 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
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“Summits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summits. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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