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
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
In parts of Europe and Scandinavia, stones are piled at the summits of mountains by those who climb them, or stacked by the road or the sea to mark a path.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Finally, leaders of remote employees need to invest in in-person resources and experiences, whether that be coworking space, regional team meetups, all-company summits, or all of the above.
—Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
From the sky their Andean summits floated by at eye level above the cloud cover.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Convention centers are not merely venues for global summits and massive expos.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
In parts of Europe and Scandinavia, stones are piled at the summits of mountains by those who climb them, or stacked by the road or the sea to mark a path.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Finally, leaders of remote employees need to invest in in-person resources and experiences, whether that be coworking space, regional team meetups, all-company summits, or all of the above.
—Justin Harlan, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
From the sky their Andean summits floated by at eye level above the cloud cover.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Wanaka Mountain Guides leads multi-day expeditions to the bucket-list summits of Mount Cook (New Zealand’s highest peak at 12,217 feet) and Mount Aspiring (a respectable 9,950-feet).
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Convention centers are not merely venues for global summits and massive expos.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summits
Noun
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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
Verb
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According to the sources, the amount of cartel wealth controlled by the siblings outside Venezuela ascends to several billion dollars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contractors plan to preserve a winding marble staircase that ascends to the building’s rooftop, and maintain the historic facade.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 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
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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
Noun
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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
Verb
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The simulations relied on direct numerical simulation, a method that resolves all relevant turbulence scales without using modeling assumptions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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This recipe borrows that same concept and scales it up to a Bundt pan size.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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 5 Feb. 2026.
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