26984 words

pinnacle

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
the most successful or admired part of a system or achievement:

Examples:

By the age of 32 she had reached the pinnacle of her career.
2
a small pointed tower on top of a building, or the top part of a mountain:

Examples:

literary The pinnacles of the Himalayas were visible above the clouds.
3
the most successful point:

Examples:

The Olympics represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement.
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Examples:

The volcanic range is extremely rugged, with many cliffs, gorges, canyons, and pinnacles.

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