as in top
the highest point
Once you reach the vertex of the mountain, the remainder of the route is all downhill.
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Recent Examples of vertex
The triangle’s vertices are formed by the stars Deneb, Vega, and Altair, forming a celestial isosceles triangle that’d make Euclid proud, that spans the constellations Cygnus, Lyra, and Aquila.
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
The trio will appear to form a broad isosceles triangle with Venus marking the vertex angle, while Aldebaran and the moon form the base of the triangle.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2025
In graph theory, a graph is essentially a collection of lines, or edges, and vertices, the points where edges meet.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
The crystal bases allowed complex, seemingly impossible calculations to be replaced with much simpler graphs of vertices connected by lines.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
The trio will appear to form a broad isosceles triangle with Venus marking the vertex angle, while Aldebaran and the moon form the base of the triangle.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2025
In graph theory, a graph is essentially a collection of lines, or edges, and vertices, the points where edges meet.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2025
The crystal bases allowed complex, seemingly impossible calculations to be replaced with much simpler graphs of vertices connected by lines.
—Kenneth Chang, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertex
Noun
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If squirrels are a concern, attach wire mesh over top of the container.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Americans started brightly and confidently, getting control in midfield and probing with intent, but chances were rare, with the first real effort somewhat accidental as Zavier Gozo’s cross from the left clipped the top of the bar.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taken together, the latest moves suggest both sides are lining up bargaining chips ahead of a leaders’ meeting this month on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Very little in entertainment requires the level of diplomacy and brinkmanship of the summit that saw the Allies shape a post–World War II peace that has (technically) lasted through today, but Adam Pally trying to get into the mind of Mary Cosby comes close.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Gregerson’s shows her at the peak of her signature tercets, weaving together the microscopic and the grand threads of science, art, and history into wonderfully rich sonic landscapes.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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The band members credit their love for music for saving them from connecting with the wrong crowd in the '90s, when gang violence was at its peak on the city's east side, which was a popular destination for immigrants.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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There's lots of bike and heights trails.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Jaguars haven’t reached those heights yet, but the run game has improved.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Mono County, the NWS said up to 16 inches of heavy snow was expected above 7,000 feet, with between one and two feet along the Sierra crest.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Snow accumulation of 8 to 16 inches with 1 to 2 feet along the Sierra crest.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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It was hailed as the pinnacle of innovation at Vitpepper’s MIPCOM session, and yet, buzz surrounding the trailer was minimal.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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The village of Caprarola is where the pinnacle of Italian grandeur meets small-town charm—a place to slow down and soak in centuries of beauty.—
Fulvio De Bonis,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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The drama reached its apex when Britney Haynes shockingly solved the maze in three minutes and thirty seconds and then chose Danielle Reyes to go next, even though Taylor Hale was volunteering.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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With the Seahawks getting a legitimate test for the first time in weeks, the Rams have the chance to establish themselves as the apex predator of the NFC West.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
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Visitors can meet firefighters/paramedics and see live demonstrations, fire engines and equipment and pick up safety and wildfire prevention tips.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Vertex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertex. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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