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summit
The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
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  1. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
  2. A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action.
  3. The highest point, part, or elevation; top or apex
top
The part farthest from a given reference point:
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  1. The part farthest from a given reference point:
  2. The uppermost part, point, surface, or end:
  3. The crown of the head:
crown
The top or highest part of bodily structure, especially the head.
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  1. The top or highest part of bodily structure, especially the head.
  2. A coin stamped with a crown or crowned head on one side.
  3. (--- originally) A coin bearing the figure of a crown
zenith
The highest point; peak
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  1. The highest point; peak
  2. The point on the celestial sphere that is directly above the observer (90 degrees above the celestial horizon ).
  3. The point of culmination; the peak:
top
To go over the top of (a rise of ground, etc.)
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  1. To go over the top of (a rise of ground, etc.)
  2. To reach the top of; be on a level with
  3. To be a top for
top-out
(Intransitive) to quit one's career while at a successful time.
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  1. (Intransitive) to quit one's career while at a successful time.
  2. To complete construction of a tall building
  3. (Intransitive) to reach one's highest point
climax
To bring to or reach a climax.
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  1. To bring to or reach a climax.
rise
To puff up or become larger; swell up:
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  1. To puff up or become larger; swell up:
  2. To extend upward; be prominent:
  3. To cause to rise:
tower
To demonstrate great superiority; be preeminent:
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  1. To demonstrate great superiority; be preeminent:
  2. To rise high or stand tall
  3. To appear at or rise to a conspicuous height; loom:
crest
To reach its highest level
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  1. To reach its highest level
  2. To reach the crest of:
  3. To lie at the top of; crown
bill
(--- Slang) A hundred dollars or a hundred-dollar bill
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  1. (--- Slang) A hundred dollars or a hundred-dollar bill
  2. A piece of legal paper money:
  3. A bill of exchange
brim
A projecting rim or edge, especially around the bottom of a hat.
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  1. A projecting rim or edge, especially around the bottom of a hat.
  2. (Archaic) A rim or edge around a body of water
  3. Full capacity:
visor
A fixed or movable shield against glare attached above the windshield of an automotive vehicle.
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  1. A fixed or movable shield against glare attached above the windshield of an automotive vehicle.
  2. A transparent, often tinted piece on the front of a safety helmet, designed to protect the face and eyes and usually capable of being raised and lowered.
  3. A movable section, made usually of safety glass, that is part of a protective head covering, as for welders
apex
The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.
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  1. The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:
cap
A crown for covering or sealing a tooth.
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  1. A crown for covering or sealing a tooth.
  2. A special head covering worn to indicate rank, occupation, or membership in a particular group:
  3. A summit or top, as of a mountain.
crest
The highest or culminating point; the peak:
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  1. The highest or culminating point; the peak:
  2. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  3. The top, as of a hill or wave.
crown
The point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
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  1. The point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
  2. The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.
  3. The summit or highest point, as of a mountain or arch
height
Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
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  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The distance from the bottom to the top
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:
roof
The upper surface of an anatomical structure, especially one having a vaulted inner structure:
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  1. The upper surface of an anatomical structure, especially one having a vaulted inner structure:
  2. The top covering of something:
  3. The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building.
summit
The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
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  1. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
  2. The highest point, part, or elevation; top or apex
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.
top
The uppermost part, point, surface, or end:
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  1. The uppermost part, point, surface, or end:
  2. The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak, acme, or zenith:
  3. The highest position or rank:
vertex
The highest point; the apex or summit:
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  1. The highest point; the apex or summit:
  2. The highest point; summit; apex, as the top point of the sun, moon, etc. above the horizon
  3. (Anat., Zool.) The top or crown of the head
acme
(Fiction) A generic large company or corporation.
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  1. (Fiction) A generic large company or corporation.
  2. The highest point, as of achievement or development:
  3. The highest point; point of culmination; peak
apex
The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.
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  1. The highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone, or pyramid.
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:
apogee
The point farthest from Earth's center in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite.
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  1. The point farthest from Earth's center in the orbit of the Moon or an artificial satellite.
  2. The point in an orbit that is most distant from the body being orbited.
  3. The farthest or highest point; the apex:
climax
The turning point in a plot or dramatic action.
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  1. The turning point in a plot or dramatic action.
  2. (Ecol.) A final, self-perpetuating community of plants and animals that develops in a particular climate, soil, etc.: it will persist as long as the same conditions prevail
  3. The final, culminating element or event in a series; highest point, as of interest or excitement
crest
The highest or culminating point; the peak:
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  1. The highest or culminating point; the peak:
  2. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  3. The top, as of a hill or wave.
crown
The point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
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  1. The point at or just below the surface of the ground where the stem and the root join, esp. in perennial herbs
  2. The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.
  3. The summit or highest point, as of a mountain or arch
culmination
Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
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  1. Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc.
  2. (Astronomy) The attainment of the highest point of altitude reached by a heavenly body; passage across the meridian; transit.
  3. A culminating; reaching of the highest or lowest altitude or point
height
The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
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  1. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  2. The distance from the bottom to the top
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:
meridian
(Geog.) A of the earth passing through the geographical poles and any given point on the earth's surface
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  1. (Geog.) A of the earth passing through the geographical poles and any given point on the earth's surface
  2. (Archaic) The highest apparent point reached by a celestial body in its course
  3. The highest point or stage of development; peak:
pinnacle
The highest point; culmination; acme
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  1. The highest point; culmination; acme
  2. A tall pointed formation, such as a mountain peak.
  3. A pointed formation, as at the top of a mountain; peak
summit
The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
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  1. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
  2. The highest point, part, or elevation; top or apex
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.
top
The uppermost part, point, surface, or end:
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  1. The uppermost part, point, surface, or end:
  2. The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak, acme, or zenith:
  3. The highest position or rank:
zenith
The point of culmination; the peak:
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  1. The point of culmination; the peak:
  2. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
  3. The highest point; peak
payoff
(Informal) Something coming as a climax or culmination to a series of events, esp. when unexpected or improbable
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  1. (Informal) Something coming as a climax or culmination to a series of events, esp. when unexpected or improbable
  2. The benefit gained as the result of a previous action.
  3. The act, event, or time of payment
fastigium
The period of maximum severity or intensity of a disease or fever.
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  1. The period of maximum severity or intensity of a disease or fever.
  2. The most severe point in the course of an illness
  3. The highest point in the roof of the fourth ventricle of the brain
cap
To apply the finishing touch to; complete:
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  1. To apply the finishing touch to; complete:
  2. To cover the top or end of; form a cap
  3. To lie over or on top of; cover:
climax
To bring to or reach a climax.
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  1. To bring to or reach a climax.
crest
To decorate or furnish with a crest.
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  1. To decorate or furnish with a crest.
  2. To form into a crest or crests:
  3. To lie at the top of; crown
crown
To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
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  1. To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
  2. To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.
  3. To be at the top of; surmount
culminate
To reach its highest point or climax; result (in)
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  1. To reach its highest point or climax; result (in)
  2. (Astronomy) To reach the highest point above an observer's horizon. Used of stars and other celestial bodies.
  3. To reach the highest point or degree; climax:
top
To be at the top of; head; lead
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  1. To be at the top of; head; lead
  2. To reach the top of; be on a level with
  3. To be a top for
climactic
Of, constituting, or in the order of a climax
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  1. Of, constituting, or in the order of a climax
  2. Relating to or constituting a climax.
crowning
Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
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  1. Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
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  • The peak was flattened.

  • Nature was at her peak, blending the wild blooms with various shades of green.

  • Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau both climbed the peak multiple times and praised it in their writings.

  • The windows of the compound at the peak of the mountain were protected by film to keep light from leaking out.

  • The moon reached its peak before he'd finished inspecting the walls and greeting its guards.

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