VERTEX Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

vertex

noun

Definition of vertex

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 Choose any pair of vertices in your set, then flip a (potentially biased) coin. — Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Each of their faces is bounded by the same number of edges, and the same number of faces meet at each vertex. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vertex

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Noun

Instead of using a conventional crane capable of reaching the top of the tower, the company used a telescoping tower design.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Waiting at the top is a life-changing jackpot, to share with whoever makes it there.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of top

Noun

One thing that the company promotes are summits on different teams, so you can get exposed to different areas of the business, which is a great opportunity to upskill yourself and then share your learnings and knowledge with other people.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Said to resemble an upside-down strawberry, the summit is reached through a moderately strenuous hike that offers great views of the surrounding mountains.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of summit

Noun

That album drew Simmons’ bass and Bindeman’s drums to the fore of the mix, letting Harris’ guitar and vocals foam behind the rhythm section’s discrete peaks.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
As new supply peaks, cash flow growth is improving and valuations are attractive relative to equities, according to Laughlin.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of peak

Noun

Philbrick, a seasoned and popular chronicler of the American past, is equally concerned with those who got trampled by the rush as with those who rode it to astonishing heights of wealth and influence.

— Richard Kreitner, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Building 1 offers a clear ceiling height of up to 25 feet at the peak, while building 2 provides approximately 18 feet of clear height.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of height

Noun

Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The river is expected to rise above flood stage (18 feet) early Saturday, then crest at 23 feet early Monday.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of crest

Noun

Creating brand hunger while ensuring brands remain the pinnacle of creative prestige is no small feat.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
There is another band from the ’70s who in their own way are seen as the pinnacle of technical intensity, which is Steely Dan, who Jeff played with.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pinnacle

Noun

The apex predators were extirpated in the state in the 1920s, beginning to naturally recolonize their native digs only 15 years ago.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
What could pose an even deadlier threat than the apex predators of the Congo River Basin are the diseases that crop up in a myriad of places.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of apex

Noun

Rooms Splayed across the cliff front and dense, thrumming jungle at the southwestern tip of Bali, the 37 villas that make up the property as of 2026 are each completely unique in design, character and art.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Here are some tips to make this your best hunting season ever.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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