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as in pinnacles
the highest part or point
many regard the painting of the Sistine Chapel as the height of Michelangelo's career
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as in depths
the most extreme or advanced point
the student's defiant use of a cell phone during class was regarded by the professor as the height of insolence
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as in hills
an area of high ground
Gulliver, standing on a height near the shore, saw an island suspended above the sea
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Recent Examples of heights
The property will rise to new heights with the addition of Halo, an alfresco rooftop lounge, pool and terrace with 360-degree views of the Pacific; a two-story fitness and wellness temple; and the re-opening of the iconic Sky Room, a beloved spot for Long Beach’s high society.
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Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the update allows for better identification and analysis of significant wave events and calculation of wave heights.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Leaders who understand the dynamics of team building unlock the potential in their people and drive performance to new heights.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Additionally, the update allows for better identification and analysis of significant wave events and calculation of wave heights.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Leaders who understand the dynamics of team building unlock the potential in their people and drive performance to new heights.
—Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Will the Abbott crew lift the gang up to nobler heights, or will they be dragged into the gutter for some classic Sunny shenanigans?
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heights
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Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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Durin finally snapped to his senses in time to give his life to battle the beast and leave it trapped in the depths of the mine.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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With dramatic cliffs that cascade into the Pacific and countless cute country towns along the way, Highway 1 is one of those bucket list road trips that is absolutely worth the hype.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Views include red rock pinnacles and cliffs, Sinagua cliff dwellings, wildlife and a rare riparian habitat.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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Extreme altitudes, and the harsh weather conditions associated with them, present an almost insurmountable hurdle for most people, primarily because of the scarcity of oxygen, which requires significant adaptation to overcome.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Eagles often soar at amazing altitudes and may even seem to disappear behind the highest clouds from time to time.Janice Marturano, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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But in northern and eastern portions of the state with higher elevations, this is when people can expect peak fall colors.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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The heat inland and in the upper elevations will likely stay all week, according to Behringer, without relief for those areas until early next week.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
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This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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And for private credit investors, the challenge is sifting through mountains of unstructured private company data to capitalize on the multi-trillion dollar market opportunity.Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Heights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heights. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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