zenith

noun

ˈzē-nəth How to pronounce zenith (audio)
Definition of zenithnext
as in pinnacle
the highest part or point at the zenith of her career as a dancer

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Recent Examples of zenith Complicating matters is that the moon is closest to an observer (and therefore is largest in the sky) when directly overhead, at the zenith. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026 This is simultaneously the series’ cozily romantic zenith and the clearest case for why Louis and Lestat should not be together. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026 But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Instead, all of those previous experiments have culminated in Messi's World Cup zenith now. — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for zenith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zenith
  1. pinnacle
  2. height
  3. peak
  4. culmination
  5. top
  6. apex
Noun
  • Researchers told me that many Democrats believe that the pinnacle of achievement is having a good education and a fruitful career.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • What progress was made in some technological areas—navigation, shipbuilding—was seen as the pinnacle of achievement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinnacle
Noun
  • Barrack has mediated direct talks between Syria and Israel in an effort to make sure that an uneasy truce is sustained, especially in southern Syria where Israeli forces continue to occupy strategic heights on Syrian soil.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With their height factor, watch out for Lampard’s side at long throws.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of height
Noun
  • Day trippers during peak summer months are aplenty, but only between 10am and 5pm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In June, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration declared the official start of a new El Niño, which is expected to be historically strong and peak somewhere between October and December.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of peak
Noun
  • Disruption is not a starting point but the culmination of a journey, built on creating commercial evidence and learning.
    — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • After Savaiinaea struggled as a rookie at left guard, his play in the first two series in his Dolphins right guard debut, albeit in an exhibition against the Washington Commanders, seemed to be the culmination of an offseason of dedicated work.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • Westman Atelier has achieved a lot on its own, rising to the top of the ranks in complexion and lip.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • He was only getting started, but people could already see the natural ability that the youngster believed would one day take him to the top.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Tottenham were outfought and outplayed by a Brentford side who, after an outstanding season last year, may have hit a new apex.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond the bravado of going as fast as possible, Macleod teaches precision, beginning with how brake pressure shifts a car’s weight and sets up a corner long before the apex.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of apex

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