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pinnacle

[pin-uh-kuhl] / ˈpɪn ə kəl /


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The film, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, follows the “Thriller” hitmaker from his early career leading the Jackson Five to reaching pinnacle star status in the late ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Little over a decade later, they will stand across the net from each other at the pinnacle of the sport.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He remembers the moment with perfect clarity because for just about anybody else, hitting triple digits is the absolute pinnacle of pitching achievement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And the whatnots—the pinnacle of technological advancement—looked like perfectly normal children.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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