The highest point

• apex

  1. The highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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  1. The highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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• cap

  1. A special head covering worn to indicate rank, occupation, or membership in a particular group:
  2. A crown for covering or sealing a tooth.
  3. A summit or top, as of a mountain.

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  1. A special head covering worn to indicate rank, occupation, or membership in a particular group:
  2. A crown for covering or sealing a tooth.
  3. A summit or top, as of a mountain.

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• crest

  1. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  2. The top, as of a hill or wave.
  3. The highest or culminating point; the peak:

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  1. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  2. The top, as of a hill or wave.
  3. The highest or culminating point; the peak:

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• crown

  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

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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

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• height

  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:

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  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:

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• peak

  1. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  2. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:
  3. A widow's peak.

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  1. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  2. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:
  3. A widow's peak.

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• roof

  1. The highest point or limit; the summit or ceiling:
  2. The upper surface of an anatomical structure, especially one having a vaulted inner structure:
  3. The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building.

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  1. The highest point or limit; the summit or ceiling:
  2. The upper surface of an anatomical structure, especially one having a vaulted inner structure:
  3. The exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building.

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• summit

  1. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
  2. A conference at the summit
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.

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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 at the summit
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.

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• vertex

  1. In astrology, the highest point reached in the apparent motion of a celestial body.
  2. (Anatomy) The highest point of the skull.
  3. The highest point; the apex or summit:

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  1. In astrology, the highest point reached in the apparent motion of a celestial body.
  2. (Anatomy) The highest point of the skull.
  3. The highest point; the apex or summit:

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The outer layer of an object

• face

  1. Effrontery; impudence:
  2. A marked side:
  3. Outer surface:

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  1. Effrontery; impudence:
  2. A marked side:
  3. Outer surface:

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• surface

  1. (Figuratively) Outward or external appearance.
  2. The area or extent of such a face
  3. The outer face, or exterior, of an object

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  1. (Figuratively) Outward or external appearance.
  2. The area or extent of such a face
  3. The outer face, or exterior, of an object

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The highest point or state

• acme

  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

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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

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• apex

  1. The highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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  1. The highest point of interest, excitement, etc.; climax
  2. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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• apogee

  1. (--- Astronomy) The point in an orbit around the planet Earth where the orbiting body is farthest from the planet.
  2. The point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite
  3. The farthest or highest point; the apex:

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  1. (--- Astronomy) The point in an orbit around the planet Earth where the orbiting body is farthest from the planet.
  2. The point farthest from the earth in the orbit of the moon or of a man-made satellite
  3. The farthest or highest point; the apex:

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• climax

  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

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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

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• crest

  1. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  2. The top, as of a hill or wave.
  3. The highest or culminating point; the peak:

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  1. The top of anything, or the line or surface along the top; summit; ridge
  2. The top, as of a hill or wave.
  3. The highest or culminating point; the peak:

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• crown

  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

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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

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• culmination

  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

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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

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• height

  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:

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  1. Elevation or distance above a given level, as above the surface of the earth or sea; altitude
  2. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall:
  3. The point of highest intensity; the climax:

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• meridian

  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:

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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:

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• peak

  1. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:
  2. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  3. A widow's peak.

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  1. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:
  2. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  3. A widow's peak.

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• pinnacle

  1. The highest point; culmination; acme
  2. A pointed formation, as at the top of a mountain; peak
  3. A tall pointed formation, such as a mountain peak.

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  1. The highest point; culmination; acme
  2. A pointed formation, as at the top of a mountain; peak
  3. A tall pointed formation, such as a mountain peak.

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• summit

  1. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government
  2. A conference at the summit
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.

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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 at the summit
  3. The highest level or degree that can be attained.

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• zenith

  1. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
  2. The point of culmination; the peak:
  3. The highest point; peak

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  1. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.
  2. The point of culmination; the peak:
  3. The highest point; peak

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• payoff

  1. The climax of a narrative or sequence of events.
  2. The act, event, or time of payment
  3. The benefit gained as the result of a previous action.

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  1. The climax of a narrative or sequence of events.
  2. The act, event, or time of payment
  3. The benefit gained as the result of a previous action.

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• fastigium

  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

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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

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The greatest quantity or highest degree attainable

• maximum

  1. (Mathematics) The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
  2. The highest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; upper limit of variation
  3. (Math.) The largest of a specified set of real numbers

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  1. (Mathematics) The greatest value assumed by a function over a given interval.
  2. The highest degree or point (of a varying quantity, as temperature) reached or recorded; upper limit of variation
  3. (Math.) The largest of a specified set of real numbers

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• outside

  1. The utmost limit; the maximum:
  2. The space beyond a boundary or limit.
  3. (Sports) A position at a distance from the inside or center, as of a playing field or racetrack.

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  1. The utmost limit; the maximum:
  2. The space beyond a boundary or limit.
  3. (Sports) A position at a distance from the inside or center, as of a playing field or racetrack.

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• ultimate

  1. Something ultimate; final point or result, fundamental principle, etc.
  2. The greatest extreme; the maximum:

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  1. Something ultimate; final point or result, fundamental principle, etc.
  2. The greatest extreme; the maximum:

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• utmost

  1. The greatest possible amount, degree, or extent; the maximum:
  2. The most or the greatest that is possible; extreme limit or degree
  3. Maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.

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  1. The greatest possible amount, degree, or extent; the maximum:
  2. The most or the greatest that is possible; extreme limit or degree
  3. Maximum; greatest possible amount or quantity.

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• uttermost

  1. The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent
  2. The greatest amount or degree possible; the utmost.

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  1. The utmost; the highest or greatest degree; the farthest extent
  2. The greatest amount or degree possible; the utmost.

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The superlative or most preferable part of something

• best

  1. One's finest clothes
  2. The thing, condition, circumstance, action, etc. that is most excellent, most suitable, etc.
  3. The optimum condition or quality:

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  1. One's finest clothes
  2. The thing, condition, circumstance, action, etc. that is most excellent, most suitable, etc.
  3. The optimum condition or quality:

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• choice

  1. One that is chosen:
  2. The power, right, or liberty to choose; option:
  3. The best or most preferable part

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  1. One that is chosen:
  2. The power, right, or liberty to choose; option:
  3. The best or most preferable part

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• cream

  1. Any of various foods or confections made of cream or having a creamy consistency
  2. Any of various substances resembling or containing cream:
  3. The best or finest part

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  1. Any of various foods or confections made of cream or having a creamy consistency
  2. Any of various substances resembling or containing cream:
  3. The best or finest part

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• crème de la crème

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• elite

  1. A size of type for typewriters, measuring twelve characters to the linear inch
  2. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth:
  3. The best or most skilled members of a group:

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  1. A size of type for typewriters, measuring twelve characters to the linear inch
  2. A group or class of persons considered to be superior to others because of their intelligence, social standing, or wealth:
  3. The best or most skilled members of a group:

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• flower

  1. (Chem.) A substance in powder form, made from condensed vapors
  2. The best period of a person or thing; time of flourishing
  3. The highest example or best representative:

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  1. (Chem.) A substance in powder form, made from condensed vapors
  2. The best period of a person or thing; time of flourishing
  3. The highest example or best representative:

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• pick

  1. The person or thing chosen; choice
  2. Something selected as the most desirable; the best or choicest part:
  3. The best or most desirable one or ones

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  1. The person or thing chosen; choice
  2. Something selected as the most desirable; the best or choicest part:
  3. The best or most desirable one or ones

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• prize

  1. (Chiefly Southern US) Something used as a lever or for prying.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Something seized by force or taken as booty, especially an enemy ship and its cargo captured at sea during wartime.

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  1. (Chiefly Southern US) Something used as a lever or for prying.
  2. Something worth striving for; a highly desirable possession.
  3. Something seized by force or taken as booty, especially an enemy ship and its cargo captured at sea during wartime.

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Of, being, located at, or forming the top

• highest

  1. Superlative form of high: most high

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  1. Superlative form of high: most high

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• loftiest

  1. Superlative form of lofty: most lofty

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  1. Superlative form of lofty: most lofty

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• topmost

  1. At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
  2. Highest; uppermost.

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  1. At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
  2. Highest; uppermost.

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• upmost

  1. Uppermost.
  2. Common misspelling of utmost.

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  1. Uppermost.
  2. Common misspelling of utmost.

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• uppermost

  1. At, or nearest the top of something.
  2. In the highest position, place, or rank:

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  1. At, or nearest the top of something.
  2. In the highest position, place, or rank:

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Greatest in quantity or highest in degree that has been or can be attained

• maximal

  1. Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.
  2. Highest or greatest possible; of or constituting a maximum
  3. Of, relating to, or consisting of a maximum.

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  1. Largest, greatest (in magnitude), highest, most.
  2. Highest or greatest possible; of or constituting a maximum
  3. Of, relating to, or consisting of a maximum.

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• maximum

  1. Greatest possible, permissible, or reached
  2. Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree that has been or can be attained:
  3. Of, marking, or setting a maximum or maximums

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  1. Greatest possible, permissible, or reached
  2. Having or being the greatest quantity or the highest degree that has been or can be attained:
  3. Of, marking, or setting a maximum or maximums

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• topmost

  1. At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
  2. Highest; uppermost.

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  1. At or nearest to the top; uppermost; being the very highest.
  2. Highest; uppermost.

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• ultimate

  1. Fundamental; elemental:
  2. Greatest or highest possible; maximum; utmost
  3. Utmost; extreme:

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  1. Fundamental; elemental:
  2. Greatest or highest possible; maximum; utmost
  3. Utmost; extreme:

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• utmost

  1. Of or to the greatest or highest degree, amount, number, etc.; greatest
  2. Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme:
  3. The most extreme; ultimate; greatest

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  1. Of or to the greatest or highest degree, amount, number, etc.; greatest
  2. Of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; most extreme:
  3. The most extreme; ultimate; greatest

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• uttermost

  1. Outermost
  2. Utmost
  3. Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.

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  1. Outermost
  2. Utmost
  3. Extreme; utmost; being; in the farthest, greatest, or highest degree.

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Exceptionally good of its kind

• ace

  1. (Slang) Asexual.
  2. Top-notch; first-rate.
  3. (Informal) First-rate; expert

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  1. (Slang) Asexual.
  2. Top-notch; first-rate.
  3. (Informal) First-rate; expert

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• banner

  1. Exceptional; very good.
  2. Unusually good; outstanding:

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  1. Exceptional; very good.
  2. Unusually good; outstanding:

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• blue-ribbon

  1. (Informal) Preeminent or outstanding of its kind
  2. Designating or of a panel made up of persons specially selected as for their expertise

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  1. (Informal) Preeminent or outstanding of its kind
  2. Designating or of a panel made up of persons specially selected as for their expertise

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• brag

  1. (Archaic) Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.
  2. Exceptionally fine.
  3. (Now Rare) First-rate; excellent

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  1. (Archaic) Brisk; full of spirits; boasting; pretentious; conceited.
  2. Exceptionally fine.
  3. (Now Rare) First-rate; excellent

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• capital

  1. Most important or most serious; principal; chief
  2. First and foremost; principal:
  3. Of or relating to financial assets, especially being or related to those financial assets that add to the net worth of a business:

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  1. Most important or most serious; principal; chief
  2. First and foremost; principal:
  3. Of or relating to financial assets, especially being or related to those financial assets that add to the net worth of a business:

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• champion

  1. Superior to all others:
  2. Holding first place or prize:

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  1. Superior to all others:
  2. Holding first place or prize:

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• excellent

  1. (Obs.) Excelling; surpassing
  2. (Archaic) Being so to an extreme degree.
  3. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good for its kind:

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  1. (Obs.) Excelling; surpassing
  2. (Archaic) Being so to an extreme degree.
  3. Of the highest or finest quality; exceptionally good for its kind:

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• fine

  1. Excellent in character or ability:
  2. Superior in quality; better than average; excellent; very good
  3. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision; sensitive:

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  1. Excellent in character or ability:
  2. Superior in quality; better than average; excellent; very good
  3. Able to make or detect effects of great subtlety or precision; sensitive:

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• first-class

  1. (Programming) Of, or relating to a treatment like that for a first-class citizen.
  2. Constituting or belonging to the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification:
  3. Of the highest class, rank, excellence, etc.; of the best quality

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  1. (Programming) Of, or relating to a treatment like that for a first-class citizen.
  2. Constituting or belonging to the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification:
  3. Of the highest class, rank, excellence, etc.; of the best quality

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• first-rate

  1. Foremost in quality, rank, or importance.
  2. Of the highest class, rank, or quality; very good; excellent

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  1. Foremost in quality, rank, or importance.
  2. Of the highest class, rank, or quality; very good; excellent

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• prime

  1. Being the most desired or suitable example of something:
  2. Highest in quality; excellent:
  3. First or highest in rank or importance; main:

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  1. Being the most desired or suitable example of something:
  2. Highest in quality; excellent:
  3. First or highest in rank or importance; main:

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• quality

  1. Of high quality
  2. Having a high degree of excellence:

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  1. Of high quality
  2. Having a high degree of excellence:

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• splendid

  1. Admirable for boldness or purity; surpassing:
  2. Imposing by reason of showiness or grandeur; magnificent:
  3. Very good; excellent; fine

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  1. Admirable for boldness or purity; surpassing:
  2. Imposing by reason of showiness or grandeur; magnificent:
  3. Very good; excellent; fine

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• superb

  1. Majestic or magnificent:
  2. Of unusually high quality; excellent:
  3. Extremely fine; excellent

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  1. Majestic or magnificent:
  2. Of unusually high quality; excellent:
  3. Extremely fine; excellent

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• superior

  1. Showing a feeling of being better than others; haughty
  2. Presuming to be or suggesting that one is morally or socially better than others; disdainful or supercilious.
  3. Of great value or excellence; extraordinary.

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  1. Showing a feeling of being better than others; haughty
  2. Presuming to be or suggesting that one is morally or socially better than others; disdainful or supercilious.
  3. Of great value or excellence; extraordinary.

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• terrific

  1. (Informal) Unusually fine, admirable, enjoyable, etc.
  2. Very good or fine; splendid:
  3. Unusually great in degree, intensity, severity, etc.

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  1. (Informal) Unusually fine, admirable, enjoyable, etc.
  2. Very good or fine; splendid:
  3. Unusually great in degree, intensity, severity, etc.

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• tiptop

  1. (Informal) At the highest point of excellence, health, etc.
  2. At the highest point, or top
  3. Excellent; first-rate:

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  1. (Informal) At the highest point of excellence, health, etc.
  2. At the highest point, or top
  3. Excellent; first-rate:

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• a-one

  1. (Informal) First-class; first-rate; superior
  2. First-class; excellent.

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  1. (Informal) First-class; first-rate; superior
  2. First-class; excellent.

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• bully

  1. Dashing, hearty, or jolly
  2. Excellent; splendid:
  3. (Informal) Fine; very good

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  1. Dashing, hearty, or jolly
  2. Excellent; splendid:
  3. (Informal) Fine; very good

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• dandy

  1. (Rare) Of or for a dandy; foppish
  2. Suggestive of or attired like a dandy; foppish.
  3. Fine; good.

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  1. (Rare) Of or for a dandy; foppish
  2. Suggestive of or attired like a dandy; foppish.
  3. Fine; good.

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• great

  1. (Informal) Excellent; splendid; fine
  2. Being one generation removed from the relative specified. Often used in combination:
  3. Superior in quality or character; noble:

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  1. (Informal) Excellent; splendid; fine
  2. Being one generation removed from the relative specified. Often used in combination:
  3. Superior in quality or character; noble:

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• swell

  1. (Old, Informal) Stylish; very fashionable
  2. Excellent; wonderful:
  3. (Slang) First-rate; excellent

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  1. (Old, Informal) Stylish; very fashionable
  2. Excellent; wonderful:
  3. (Slang) First-rate; excellent

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• topflight

  1. First-rate; excellent.

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  1. First-rate; excellent.

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• topnotch

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• boss

  1. First-rate; topnotch.
  2. (Informal) Chief
  3. (Slang) Excellent; fine

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  1. First-rate; topnotch.
  2. (Informal) Chief
  3. (Slang) Excellent; fine

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• tophole

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Preeminent in rank or position

• highest

  1. Superlative form of high: most high

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  1. Superlative form of high: most high

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• top-drawer

  1. Of first importance, highest quality, etc.
  2. (Idiomatic) Of the highest quality.
  3. Of the highest importance, rank, privilege, or merit.

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  1. Of first importance, highest quality, etc.
  2. (Idiomatic) Of the highest quality.
  3. Of the highest importance, rank, privilege, or merit.

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Most important, influential, or significant

• capital

  1. Of or relating to financial assets, especially being or related to those financial assets that add to the net worth of a business:
  2. Most important or most serious; principal; chief
  3. First and foremost; principal:

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  1. Of or relating to financial assets, especially being or related to those financial assets that add to the net worth of a business:
  2. Most important or most serious; principal; chief
  3. First and foremost; principal:

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• cardinal

  1. Bright-red, like the robe of a cardinal
  2. Of foremost importance; paramount:
  3. Of main importance; principal; chief

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  1. Bright-red, like the robe of a cardinal
  2. Of foremost importance; paramount:
  3. Of main importance; principal; chief

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• chief

  1. Highest, as in rank or office; foremost
  2. Most important or significant; main; principal
  3. Highest in rank, authority, or office:

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  1. Highest, as in rank or office; foremost
  2. Most important or significant; main; principal
  3. Highest in rank, authority, or office:

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• first

  1. Ranking before all others; foremost in rank, quality, importance, etc.; principal
  2. Corresponding in order to the number one.
  3. (Music) Being highest in pitch or carrying the principal part:

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  1. Ranking before all others; foremost in rank, quality, importance, etc.; principal
  2. Corresponding in order to the number one.
  3. (Music) Being highest in pitch or carrying the principal part:

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• foremost

  1. More prominent or important than others, especially in position or rank:
  2. First in rank or importance; leading

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  1. More prominent or important than others, especially in position or rank:
  2. First in rank or importance; leading

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• key

  1. Of crucial importance; significant:
  2. Controlling; essential; important

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  1. Of crucial importance; significant:
  2. Controlling; essential; important

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• leading

  1. Having a position in the lead; foremost:
  2. Principal; chief
  3. Ranking first.

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  1. Having a position in the lead; foremost:
  2. Principal; chief
  3. Ranking first.

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• main

  1. Most important; principal.
  2. (Nautical) Connected to or located near the mainmast:
  3. Chief in size, extent, importance, etc.; principal; leading; specif., designating a large central unit on which subsidiaries or branches depend

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  1. Most important; principal.
  2. (Nautical) Connected to or located near the mainmast:
  3. Chief in size, extent, importance, etc.; principal; leading; specif., designating a large central unit on which subsidiaries or branches depend

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• major

  1. Characterized by major intervals, scales, etc.
  2. Designating a triad having intervals of a major third between the lower two pitches, and a minor third between the upper two pitches
  3. Equivalent to the distance between the tonic note and the second or third or sixth or seventh degrees of a major scale or mode:

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  1. Characterized by major intervals, scales, etc.
  2. Designating a triad having intervals of a major third between the lower two pitches, and a minor third between the upper two pitches
  3. Equivalent to the distance between the tonic note and the second or third or sixth or seventh degrees of a major scale or mode:

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• number one

  1. First in rank, order, or importance:

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  1. First in rank, order, or importance:

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• paramount

  1. Highest in rank, power, or authority:
  2. Of chief concern or importance:

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  1. Highest in rank, power, or authority:
  2. Of chief concern or importance:

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• premier

  1. First in status or importance; principal or chief:

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  1. First in status or importance; principal or chief:

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• primary

  1. (Ornithology) Designating or of the large, stiff feathers on the last section, or hand, of a bird's wing
  2. Relating to the replacement of only one of several atoms or groups in a compound, such as an amine in which one valence of the functional group is taken by a carbon atom.
  3. First in importance; chief; principal; main

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  1. (Ornithology) Designating or of the large, stiff feathers on the last section, or hand, of a bird's wing
  2. Relating to the replacement of only one of several atoms or groups in a compound, such as an amine in which one valence of the functional group is taken by a carbon atom.
  3. First in importance; chief; principal; main

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• prime

  1. Being the most desired or suitable example of something:
  2. From which others are derived; fundamental; basic
  3. First or highest in rank or importance; main:

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  1. Being the most desired or suitable example of something:
  2. From which others are derived; fundamental; basic
  3. First or highest in rank or importance; main:

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• principal

  1. Highest or among the highest in rank, authority, importance, degree, etc.
  2. Of, relating to, or being financial principal, or a principal in a financial transaction.
  3. First or highest in rank or importance.

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  1. Highest or among the highest in rank, authority, importance, degree, etc.
  2. Of, relating to, or being financial principal, or a principal in a financial transaction.
  3. First or highest in rank or importance.

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To put a topping on

• cap

  1. To apply the finishing touch to; complete:
  2. To set an upper limit on:
  3. To follow with something better; surpass or outdo:

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  1. To apply the finishing touch to; complete:
  2. To set an upper limit on:
  3. To follow with something better; surpass or outdo:

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• crown

  1. (Dentistry) To put a crown on (a tooth).
  2. To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
  3. To honor or reward as with a crown

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  1. (Dentistry) To put a crown on (a tooth).
  2. To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
  3. To honor or reward as with a crown

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• top off

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To be greater or better than

• best

  1. In the most excellent manner; in the most suitable way
  2. Well
  3. To get the better of; beat:

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  1. In the most excellent manner; in the most suitable way
  2. Well
  3. To get the better of; beat:

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• better

  1. To make better; improve:
  2. To surpass or exceed:
  3. To become better

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  1. To make better; improve:
  2. To surpass or exceed:
  3. To become better

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• exceed

  1. (Now Rare) To surpass others, as in a quality or quantity; be outstanding
  2. To go or be beyond (a limit, limiting regulation, measure, etc.)
  3. To be better than or superior to:

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  1. (Now Rare) To surpass others, as in a quality or quantity; be outstanding
  2. To go or be beyond (a limit, limiting regulation, measure, etc.)
  3. To be better than or superior to:

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• excel

  1. To show superiority; surpass others:
  2. To be better or greater than, or superior to (another or others)
  3. To do or be better than; surpass.

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  1. To show superiority; surpass others:
  2. To be better or greater than, or superior to (another or others)
  3. To do or be better than; surpass.

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• outdo

  1. To exceed or surpass
  2. To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
  3. To do more or better than (another) in performance or action.

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  1. To exceed or surpass
  2. To excel; go beyond in performance; surpass.
  3. To do more or better than (another) in performance or action.

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• outmatch

  1. To be superior to; outdo
  2. To prove greater or better than; surpass.
  3. To surpass or be better than something or someone else

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  1. To be superior to; outdo
  2. To prove greater or better than; surpass.
  3. To surpass or be better than something or someone else

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• outrun

  1. To run faster than the others.
  2. To go beyond; exceed:
  3. To run faster, farther, or better than

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  1. To run faster than the others.
  2. To go beyond; exceed:
  3. To run faster, farther, or better than

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• outshine

  1. To surpass in obvious excellence; outdo.
  2. To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
  3. To shine brighter or longer than (another)

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  1. To surpass in obvious excellence; outdo.
  2. To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner
  3. To shine brighter or longer than (another)

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• outstrip

  1. To move past or ahead of:
  2. To be greater than or superior to; exceed or surpass:
  3. To go at a faster pace than; get ahead of

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  1. To move past or ahead of:
  2. To be greater than or superior to; exceed or surpass:
  3. To go at a faster pace than; get ahead of

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• pass

  1. To cause or allow to get by an obstacle, obstruction, etc.
  2. To move past another vehicle:
  3. To go, change, or be conveyed from one place, form, condition, circumstance, possession, etc. to another

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  1. To cause or allow to get by an obstacle, obstruction, etc.
  2. To move past another vehicle:
  3. To go, change, or be conveyed from one place, form, condition, circumstance, possession, etc. to another

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• surpass

  1. To be greater than, as in degree or quality; exceed:
  2. To go beyond the limit, capacity, range, etc. of
  3. To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

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  1. To be greater than, as in degree or quality; exceed:
  2. To go beyond the limit, capacity, range, etc. of
  3. To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

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• transcend

  1. To pass beyond the limits of (a category or conception, for instance):
  2. To be separate from or beyond (experience, the material universe, etc.)
  3. To go beyond the limits of; overstep; exceed

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  1. To pass beyond the limits of (a category or conception, for instance):
  2. To be separate from or beyond (experience, the material universe, etc.)
  3. To go beyond the limits of; overstep; exceed

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• beat

  1. To strike, hit, or dash repeatedly and, usually, hard
  2. To take beating or stirring
  3. (Informal) To be superior to or better than:

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  1. To strike, hit, or dash repeatedly and, usually, hard
  2. To take beating or stirring
  3. (Informal) To be superior to or better than:

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To reach or bring to a climax.

• Off or out: cap

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• climax

  1. To bring to or reach a climax.

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  1. To bring to or reach a climax.

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• crest

  1. To reach its highest level
  2. To reach the crest of:
  3. To lie at the top of; crown

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  1. To reach its highest level
  2. To reach the crest of:
  3. To lie at the top of; crown

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• crown

  1. To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.
  2. To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
  3. To honor or reward as with a crown

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  1. To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.
  2. To cover (a tooth) with an artificial crown
  3. To honor or reward as with a crown

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• culminate

  1. To reach the highest point or degree; climax:
  2. To reach its highest point or climax; result (in)
  3. To reach its highest or lowest altitude

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  1. To reach the highest point or degree; climax:
  2. To reach its highest point or climax; result (in)
  3. To reach its highest or lowest altitude

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• peak

  1. To come or cause to come to a peak; reach or bring to a high, or the highest, point
  2. To achieve a maximum of development, value, or intensity:
  3. To be formed into a peak or peaks:

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  1. To come or cause to come to a peak; reach or bring to a high, or the highest, point
  2. To achieve a maximum of development, value, or intensity:
  3. To be formed into a peak or peaks:

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Highest

• topmost

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• uppermost

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• highest

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• on the upper end

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Best

• prime

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• head

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• first

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• among the first

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The uppermost portion

• peak

  1. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  2. The point of greatest development, value, or intensity:
  3. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:

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  1. The highest or utmost point of anything; height; maximum
  2. The point of greatest development, value, or intensity:
  3. A tapering, projecting point; a pointed extremity:

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• summit

  1. The highest point, part, or elevation; top or apex
  2. A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action.
  3. 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 point, part, or elevation; top or apex
  2. A conference or meeting of high-level leaders, usually called to shape a program of action.
  3. The highest level of officials; specif., in connection with diplomatic negotiations, the level restricted to heads of government

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• crown

  1. The top or highest part of bodily structure, especially the head.
  2. The monarch as head of state.
  3. The head itself.

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  1. The top or highest part of bodily structure, especially the head.
  2. The monarch as head of state.
  3. The head itself.

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• head

  1. (Anatomy) The rounded proximal end of a long bone:
  2. The seat of the faculty of reason; intelligence, intellect, or mind:
  3. The foremost or leading position:

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  1. (Anatomy) The rounded proximal end of a long bone:
  2. The seat of the faculty of reason; intelligence, intellect, or mind:
  3. The foremost or leading position:

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• crest

  1. The ridge of the neck of a horse, lion, etc.
  2. (--- Heraldry) A device placed above the shield on a coat of arms.
  3. A usually ornamental tuft, ridge, or similar projection on the head of a bird or other animal.

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  1. The ridge of the neck of a horse, lion, etc.
  2. (--- Heraldry) A device placed above the shield on a coat of arms.
  3. A usually ornamental tuft, ridge, or similar projection on the head of a bird or other animal.

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• tip

  1. The pointed, tapering, or rounded end or top of something long and slim
  2. A top or apex, as of a mountain
  3. (Baseball) A pitched ball that is tipped:

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  1. The pointed, tapering, or rounded end or top of something long and slim
  2. A top or apex, as of a mountain
  3. (Baseball) A pitched ball that is tipped:

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• apex

  1. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  2. The usually pointed end of an object; the tip:
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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  1. The highest level or degree that is attained.
  2. The usually pointed end of an object; the tip:
  3. The highest point; the vertex:

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• cap

  1. Capital:
  2. A special covering for the head, worn as a mark of occupation, rank, academic degree, etc.
  3. A usually soft and close-fitting head covering, either having no brim or with a visor.

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  1. Capital:
  2. A special covering for the head, worn as a mark of occupation, rank, academic degree, etc.
  3. A usually soft and close-fitting head covering, either having no brim or with a visor.

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• crowning point

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• acme

  1. (Fiction) A generic large company or corporation.
  2. The highest point; point of culmination; peak
  3. The highest point, as of achievement or development:

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  1. (Fiction) A generic large company or corporation.
  2. The highest point; point of culmination; peak
  3. The highest point, as of achievement or development:

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• headpiece

  1. The top piece or part of various things.
  2. Something covering the head.
  3. A protective covering for the head.

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  1. The top piece or part of various things.
  2. Something covering the head.
  3. A protective covering for the head.

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• capital

  1. A city that is the center of a specific activity or industry:
  2. A town or city that is the official seat of government in a political entity, such as a state or nation.
  3. Capital stock.

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  1. A city that is the center of a specific activity or industry:
  2. A town or city that is the official seat of government in a political entity, such as a state or nation.
  3. Capital stock.

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• pinnacle

  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

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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

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• zenith

  1. The point of culmination; the peak:
  2. The highest point; peak
  3. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.

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  1. The point of culmination; the peak:
  2. The highest point; peak
  3. The highest point above the observer's horizon attained by a celestial body.

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• consummation

  1. A consummating or being consummated; completion; fulfillment
  2. An ultimate goal or end.
  3. The act of consummating; a fulfillment.

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  1. A consummating or being consummated; completion; fulfillment
  2. An ultimate goal or end.
  3. The act of consummating; a fulfillment.

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• spire

  1. The top part of a pointed, tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak
  2. (Geometry) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution of the straight line about the pole.
  3. A single turn of a spiral; a whorl.

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  1. The top part of a pointed, tapering object or structure, as a mountain peak
  2. (Geometry) The part of a spiral generated in one revolution of the straight line about the pole.
  3. A single turn of a spiral; a whorl.

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• knap

  1. A hillock
  2. A knock; rap
  3. The top of a hill; summit

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  1. A hillock
  2. A knock; rap
  3. The top of a hill; summit

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• finial

  1. A decorative part at the tip of a spire, gable, lampshade support, etc., or projecting upward from the top of a cabinet, breakfront, etc.
  2. Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase newel post.
  3. (Architecture) A sculptured ornament, often in the shape of a leaf or flower, at the top of a gable, pinnacle, or similar structure.

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  1. A decorative part at the tip of a spire, gable, lampshade support, etc., or projecting upward from the top of a cabinet, breakfront, etc.
  2. Any decorative fitting at the peak of a gable, or on the top of a flagpole, fence post or staircase newel post.
  3. (Architecture) A sculptured ornament, often in the shape of a leaf or flower, at the top of a gable, pinnacle, or similar structure.

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A cover

• lid

  1. (Slang) A small package of marijuana, usually about an ounce
  2. A removable or hinged cover for a hollow receptacle or box.
  3. A movable cover, hinged or unattached, as for a box, trunk, pot, etc.; top

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  1. (Slang) A small package of marijuana, usually about an ounce
  2. A removable or hinged cover for a hollow receptacle or box.
  3. A movable cover, hinged or unattached, as for a box, trunk, pot, etc.; top