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
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One is the continued dominance of Argentina, 10 points clear at the top with one round of matches remaining.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An adjustable buckle across the top keeps them in place, and their closed-toe design helps keep feet warm as temperatures get colder.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Along with financial infusion, the summit will bring in a multitude of security personnel, resulting in road closures, increased traffic and extended wait times.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Xi has been on a diplomatic push, following a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit with a massive military parade tomorrow, intended to showcase China’s growing heft.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is still above the nationwide median sale price—but far below the peak of $650,000 reached in the city in 2022.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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During peak times, trades can take minutes and cost more than $30, which is untenable for both retail users and professional traders.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Heeled mules are the ideal way to take both your style and your feet (literally) to new heights.—
Amber Cardullo,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Recently, however, both teams have elevated themselves to greater heights.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Diamond Pattern The diamond pattern has been present in Japanese art since the ancient times, and is also the motif of the Okura family crest.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old existing state seal has drawn controversy for portraying an indigenous person on a shield, with a crest above containing an arm holding a shield.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Knowing Thursday could be the pinnacle at Ballhalla this season only made the moment more savory.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Aston Martin has, as noted, pushed its cars decidedly upmarket, and this pinnacle offering now competes, in price and power, directly with vehicles such as the $504,000 Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider while coming in well above the Bentley Continental GTC, which starts at $336,000.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
3 Sep. 2025
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The most challenging accusations reach the libertarian administration's apex—the Mileis themselves.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Liverpool are simply higher up the food chain — although the apex predator remains Real Madrid, who captured Trent Alexander-Arnold from Anfield earlier in the summer.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Dust storm safety tips for drivers If driving on the freeway, exit if possible.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Both options provide the ability to file an anonymous tip.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Vertex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertex. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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