vertex

noun

Definition of vertexnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertex
  1. top
  2. summit
  3. peak
  4. height
  5. crest
  6. pinnacle
  7. apex
  8. tip
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
  • There’s no timeline for when a developer will be chosen, Lathrop said during the summit.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Tariffs, Iran, and rare earth minerals were among the issues that dominated their summit.
    — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of summit
Noun
  • Currently, the entire state of Utah produces only around 4 gigawatts of electricity on average (though its peak capacity in summer can reach around 10 gigawatts).
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • However, sky watchers can occasionally spot hundreds of shooting stars per hour during the Draconids’ peak.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 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
  • Macho Cowboy At the top of the pinnacle of power within the telenovela structure is the macho cowboy whose high emotional expressions of jealousy, anger, and confrontation are accepted as passionate acts of strength or romantic gestures.
    — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Nike Apex, as the name suggests, will be the new pinnacle of the Swoosh’s race day fleet.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 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
  • Insider tip For visitors looking to relax and not go far, book the screening room for your first night and enjoy your favorite movie on the big screen after a day relaxing poolside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Usually, the show gives us the total each crew member made in tips for the season, but not this time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of tip

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“Vertex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertex. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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