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 edges and vertices of one graph can be compared with those of another to explore deeper relationships between the two structures—an approach that Kamata thought might help to resolve Dudeney’s dissection.
—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
At the bottom vertex, the slope abruptly changes directions.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 31 July 2025
The edges and vertices of one graph can be compared with those of another to explore deeper relationships between the two structures—an approach that Kamata thought might help to resolve Dudeney’s dissection.
—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
At the bottom vertex, the slope abruptly changes directions.
—Solomon Adams, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertex
Noun
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Smith, 30, injured himself in the top of the fourth on Friday.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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This high-tech top is made from a fabric blend that combines the odor-resistance and quick-drying properties of merino wool with the wrinkle-resistant and thermoregulation properties of lyocell.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, as the summit was taking place, Pope Leo received the diplomatic credentials of the new US Ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Twang, Troubadour, Somewhere Down in Texas, and Carrying Your Love With Me all managed one stay at the summit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The peak of hurricane season is here, and activity could soon ramp up, despite the relative quiet currently occurring in the tropics, according to meteorologists.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The roller coaster kept climbing higher and dropping lower until a decade and a half ago, when the film and TV star hit a new peak, then imploded.—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cities would also generally be prevented from imposing height and density limits based on how close a development is near a transit stop.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Channel Orange, his breakthrough album, preceded Blonde by several years but didn’t reach the same heights.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The iguanas are known for their distinctive casque (helmet-like crest) and long, thin limbs.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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These black-and-white woodpeckers, recognizable for their bright red crest, are large – about the size of a crow.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the template had been set, Paris was marked as a shorthand for the pinnacle of female achievement—only the most stylish, successful, and generally it would be summoned there—and established as the option only a truly singular love could outshine.—
Megan Angelo,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
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Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones).—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
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Towering over its modern relatives, this prehistoric predator was not only the largest species of lion ever recorded, but also one of the top apex predators of the Ice Age.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity app was popping off with shark alerts over the weekend, with apex predators being spotted close to shore.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, every day.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Restaurant Mola Mola At the southern tip of Ishigaki inside Ishigaki Seaside Hotel, Mola Mola offers sweeping ocean views and an impressive buffet.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Vertex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertex. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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