zenith

[zee-nith, zen-ith] / ˈzi nɪθ, ˈzɛn ɪθ /

NOUN

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Synonyms

STRONG

acme altitude apex apogee cap capstone climax crest crown culmination elevation eminence height meridian payoff peak pinnacle roof summit tiptop topper vertex

WEAK

capper high noon high point

Antonyms

STRONG

base bottom depth lowness nadir start unimportance

Example Sentences

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Klosterman believes right now is likely the zenith.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Was Liu’s skate the zenith moment from these Milan Cortina Games?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Standing on a stage and clutching a Grammy as the world watches on is, arguably, the zenith of stardom.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

In much of the country, demand begins to bloom in late January through February, accelerates in March and April, and reaches its zenith in May and June.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

While Hermann Muller’s scientific work was ascending to its zenith in Texas, his personal life was falling apart.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

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