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
Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Murphy and Roberston devote their first act to the series of Conference of the Parties (COP) summits that preceded the climactic negotiations in Kyoto in 1997, which instituted a framework, severely weakened by compromise, for international cooperation on reducing emissions.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past two decades, the pavilion has been used for everything from educational programs and international summits to presidential and even high school debates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
The racial equity office held annual racial equity summits and staff training sessions — including a two-day intensive equity school workshop led by the Racial Equity Institute, according to presentations given to the school board.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Europe responds with ad hoc deals, emergency summits, and moral panics.
—Jonathan Portes, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Even Hawaii’s Big Island summits are under a Winter Weather Advisory, with up to five inches of snow and freezing rain forecast overnight into Sunday morning.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s not to mention the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and the bucket list-worthy trifecta of mountains called the Peaks of Otter, each of which lead to scenic summits for far-reaching panoramas.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
From vast forests to steep summits, including the tourist and recreational mountain at Le Massif de Charlevoix, the gorgeous views will leave you awestruck.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Murphy and Roberston devote their first act to the series of Conference of the Parties (COP) summits that preceded the climactic negotiations in Kyoto in 1997, which instituted a framework, severely weakened by compromise, for international cooperation on reducing emissions.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the past two decades, the pavilion has been used for everything from educational programs and international summits to presidential and even high school debates.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
The racial equity office held annual racial equity summits and staff training sessions — including a two-day intensive equity school workshop led by the Racial Equity Institute, according to presentations given to the school board.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 31 Oct. 2025
Europe responds with ad hoc deals, emergency summits, and moral panics.
—Jonathan Portes, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Even Hawaii’s Big Island summits are under a Winter Weather Advisory, with up to five inches of snow and freezing rain forecast overnight into Sunday morning.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
That’s not to mention the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway and the bucket list-worthy trifecta of mountains called the Peaks of Otter, each of which lead to scenic summits for far-reaching panoramas.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summits
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
Verb
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The boy quickly ascends the interior staircase, rushes into the corridor and clears the steps to the garret in three leaps.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Coastal Carolina moves up for its 44-27 win against Marshall, and Missouri State ascends for beating Florida International, the Bears’ third straight win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Still, Fisher’s shot was pivotal in determining the winner the last time the two franchises that defined the century’s first decade faced each other while near the peaks of their respective powers.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with up to 8 inches along the highest peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With some estimates putting wave heights as much as 35 feet, weakened hatch covers would have been vulnerable to such waves.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And if the tech scales globally, millions of pregnancy tests, disease-detection strips, and farm-diagnostic kits could end their decades-long dependence on petroleum plastics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Puck, the media company led by co-founder and editor-in-chief Jon Kelly, scales up with the acquisition of Air Mail, founder Graydon Carter is stepping back.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Edge finishes are kept thin so tops stay flat.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Best Early Amazon Black Friday Fashion Deals The fashion category includes impressive deals on shoes, leggings, tops, bags, coats, and even jewelry.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Summits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summits. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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